What Will ER Do For A Herniated Disc?

If you go to the ER for a herniated disc, the staff’s main goal will be to manage your pain and rule out any emergencies. They might give you anti-inflammatory medication, muscle relaxers, or sometimes an injection to calm the nerve irritation. However, emergency rooms aren’t set up to treat the root cause, they focus on immediate relief. Once you’re stabilized, that’s when it’s important to follow up with a chiropractor or spine specialist. We address why the disc herniated in the first place, relieving the pressure, restoring movement, and helping your body heal so the pain doesn’t keep coming back.