76% of herniated discs shrink on their own.
76% of herniated discs shrink on their own. Without surgery.
If you've ever been handed an MRI report with words like "extrusion," "sequestered," or "nerve compression" and felt your stomach drop — take a breath.
Here's what most people are never told: the body has a natural way of breaking down and clearing herniated disc material over time. It's called resorption, and it's not rare — it's documented in over 2,000 patient cases across 31 studies.
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✅ A real before-and-after MRI, 12 months apart
✅ Why bigger, more "severe-looking" herniations often heal best
✅ What the research says actually works (hint: it's not always surgery)
A scary-looking scan is not the same thing as a scary outcome. Your imaging shows anatomy — it doesn't predict what your body is capable of.