Herniated discs causing pain? Surgery isn’t always the first step. Many patients find relief through physical therapy, medications, or injections. However, if these treatments don’t resolve your symptoms, surgery may be the answer. For the low back, a microdiscectomy—a minimally invasive procedure—removes the disc fragment pressing on your nerve. In the neck, cervical disc replacement can restore function while preserving motion. If replacement isn’t an option, fusion is another highly effective