A herniated disc — often called a “slipped disc” — happens when the soft centre of a spinal disc pushes outward and irritates a nearby nerve. It sounds alarming, but the outlook is good: most people recover well with conservative, physiotherapy-led care.
What happens in a disc herniation
Spinal discs sit between the vertebrae and act as cushions. When the tough outer ring weakens, the softer inner material can bulge or herniate and press on a nerve root. This can produce local back or neck pain, and often refers pain, numbness, or weakness into an arm or leg — the mechanism behind much sciatica.
What you might feel
- Localised back or neck pain
- Pain, tingling, weakness, or numbness travelling into an arm or leg
- Symptoms that change clearly with certain positions
- Pain that eases in some postures and worsens in others
How physiotherapy helps
Home physiotherapy for a herniated disc is structured and progressive:
- Assessment to confirm the pattern, identify the involved level, and rule out red flags
- Direction-specific exercises that “centralise” symptoms and reduce nerve irritation
- Manual therapy and gradual loading to restore movement and confidence
- A return-to-activity plan built around your work and daily life
Authoritative sources including the NHS advise that most slipped discs settle with time, movement, and physiotherapy, and that surgery is rarely needed. Dr. Faizan’s MS specialisation in musculoskeletal physical therapy focuses on exactly this kind of spine rehabilitation.
What to expect from a home visit
You will have a thorough assessment, begin treatment the same day, and receive a clear home programme that changes as you improve. Because care is delivered at home in Lahore, movements are rehearsed in your real setting, which makes them easier to keep up between sessions.
When to seek urgent help
Seek immediate medical care if you notice numbness around the groin, loss of bladder or bowel control, or rapidly increasing weakness in a limb. These signs are uncommon but require urgent assessment.