I did go to see a doctor. In addition to a mild disk herniation, I was also diagnosed with a mild Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Symptoms.
I was told that my condition is not severe enough to warrant a surgery. Apparently, I have to listen to my body and avoid things that aggravate the pain, aside from that there is no treatment.
I know someone that had a severe disk herniation, they went to a chiro, and after a year of treatment (spinal adjustment, stretching, icing), while they completely stopped physical activity (soccer), they symptoms completely went away.
I also went to see a chiro, but that only made things worse.