CT scans image bone so unless they used some dye for contrast they usally cannot be definate about whether a disk has herniated
According to my surgeon, it's not uncommon for herniated discs to "retract" back into the sac and relieve the pressue on the nerve/surrounding tissue.
When I first herniated my disc at L4/L5....I had to wait 6 months before the surgery just to see if the problem went away on it's own.
Wow I didn't know they could repair on their own.
i had an ct scan and mri back in october 1989 when i first hurt my back
Hmmmm how did you know they were herniated prior to the MRI??