Spontaneous Regression Of Herniated Nucleus Pulposus

Abstract

The authors report cases of patients who experienced regression of herniated nucleus pulposus after no specific treatment. One patient had total and another patient almost total regression of a disk herniation; both remained symptom-free after 3 months. None of the patients had manipulation. They had only bed rest and were instructed in proper back care. It appears from this that herniated disks may spontaneously regress, partially or completely, and that symptoms do not correspond directly to the extent of herniation.