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Treatment for disc herniation 

Diagnosis may be made with X-rays to rule out other causes, computed tomography (CT or CAT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or discogram (in which dye is injected into the disc and viewed with imaging technology). 

Treatment options include rest, physical therapy, medication, chiropractic care, steroid injections, or surgery, such as cervical discectomy, lumbar discectomy, lumbar laminectomy or spinal fusion. Cardiovascular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and a regimen to improve strength and flexibility in the area of herniation may help relieve symptoms and prevent muscle spasms in the future.