Dealing with an L4-L5 disc bulge or L5-S1 disc bulge can be frustrating. You’ve done the MRI, maybe even heard the word “herniation.” You’re in pain, you’ve tried stretches, maybe meds and now you’re wondering: Is this getting better or worse? In this video, Dr. Kevin Wafer, a chiropractor in Houston, TX, shares how to recognize if your lower back disc injury is healing, even when it doesn’t feel like it. Learn what to expect during recovery Avoid wasting time on approaches that don’t work Don’t miss signs of progress that could help you avoid surgery