New Study: Physical Therapy More Effective Than Surgery for Mild Disc Herniation

New Study: Physical Therapy vs. Surgery for Disc Herniation

A study published in The Lancet in 2024, following 1,200 patients with mild-moderate lumbar disc herniation at 15 medical centers, yielded notable results.

Key Findings

• After 2 years, PT and surgery groups had equivalent pain and function scores.


• PT group had 85% lower complication rates.


• PT treatment costs were 60% lower.


• 89% of PT patients were satisfied with outcomes.