[mand1575]

I had a 15.5 mm herniation and had to get surgery, my sciatic nerve was pinched to the point I had numb feeling in my left leg. I'm two years removed from surgery I'd say I'm 97% squared up but at times I can still feel it.

Please get an MRI if it's less than 8 mm, you should be able to avoid surgery, but see a specialist (neurologist specializing with back). Ice it don't heat be careful lifting heavy weights or deadlifting (thats what caused mine). Good luck