Many people get nervous when they mention “herniated disc”, as if it is an incurable disease, and even fear for their lives. In fact, this is not necessary! Scientifically speaking, herniated discs are inevitable for many people throughout their lives. There are two extremes here: one is, no matter how serious the condition, killed also do not operate, the other is, a back pain and numbness in the legs, asked for surgery to avoid paralysis. Neither of these is desirable. What kind of herniated disc to consider surgery? Clinically, after strict conservative treatment and observation of patients (generally about three months), back pain and numbness without relief, the condition of life impact, or herniated disc compression of the nerve root, causing nerve damage, before considering surgery.