An Injection That Dissolves a Herniated Disc

One of the latest trials to treat slipped, herniated or prolapsed discs is a single injection in to the back. According to the Daily Mail, Good Health section, the injection uses a drug produced from bacteria which then digests the tissue that's ruptured out of the disc. The tissue then shrinks so it no longer compresses the nerves. Researchers say that the jab might even be as good as surgery, and Arthritis Research UK said that 'if it works, an injection to dissolve a herniated disc in order to reduce pain is a good idea'. The injection is put into the centre of the soft disc material under general anaesthetic which then dissolves the main compounds found in the inner disc. In a trial in Japan, patients had significant improvement in leg pain after three months. The minute this is available in the UK I will definitely try and get access to it for my back, it sounds brilliant.