Compare non-surgical treatments for herniated discs and sciatica: physiotherapy, exercises, epidurals, PRP and stem cells.
Get the free guide + MRI review →Non-surgical treatments for disc problems range from exercise to image-guided injections. Most people improve with the first steps; injections are for pain that persists.
| Treatment | Evidence | Typical relief |
|---|---|---|
| Stem cellsRecommended | Growing clinical evidence, including randomised trials | 12 months+ in small studies |
| Physiotherapy | Strong | Long term |
| Sciatica exercises | Good | Ongoing |
| Epidural steroid injection | Moderate | Weeks to months |
| PRP | Small trials | Months, varies |
See the evidence table for sources.
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Further reading
Epidural Steroid InjectionHow an epidural steroid injection works for sciatica and herniated discs, how long relief lasts and the…
Physiotherapy for a Herniated DiscHow physiotherapy treats a herniated disc and sciatica, what sessions involve and how long it takes to…
PRP Injections for Back PainHow PRP injections are used for disc and facet joint back pain, what the evidence shows, and who may be a…
Sciatica ExercisesSix gentle sciatica exercises for pain relief at home, and how to tell if an exercise is helping or making…
Stem Cell Injections for Disc PainWhat studies show about stem cell injections for degenerative and herniated discs, who may be a candidate,…The free guide
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