Ruptured disc conservative treatment: ① 60–70% naturally reabsorb (proven by studies), ② 6–12 weeks aggressive Korean medicine treatment, ③ surgery only if: cauda equina, progressive weakness, intractable pain, ④ MRI follow-up at 3 months shows reduction, ⑤ pain often dramatically reduces in 4–6 weeks. Don't rush to surgery — try conservative first. Many surgeons agree 80% of disc surgeries are unnecessary.