Herniated Disc Treatment

Have you ever had back pain? It may be caused by a herniated disc. A doctor may be able to resolve this with treatments to help relieve your symptoms and get the things that make life worth living again in no time.

A herniated disc is when the soft center of an intervertebral disc protrudes through a tear in its surrounding cartilage end plate and into the spinal canal. This can cause pressure on nearby nerves, resulting in severe pain that radiates throughout your body. The good news is there are treatments available to help relieve your symptoms and get you back to doing the things you love most. 

Achieving this goal is dependent on the level and severity of pain, as well as symptoms that a patient may be experiencing. Each individualized treatment plan should take these factors into account in order for it to meet their needs.

What are some common treatments for herniated discs?

Conservative treatment

In most cases, the treatment involves more non-invasive conservative treatment options.  Chiropractic treatment for herniated discs along with exercise are primary examples of this.

More aggressive treatment

More aggressive types of treatment for disc herniations include surgical intervention.  This is usually only considered once a patient has attempted and failed at conservative treatments.

Can you heal a herniated disc at home?

Certainly, there are cases in which the patient can manage their own pain, home care is possible.

You may try some home remedies you could take advantage of to ease the pain:

• Applying heat or cold. If you’re suffering from pain and inflammation, try using cold packs. After a few days of that, it might be time for some heat therapy.
• Avoiding too much bed rest can lead to stiff joints and weak muscles – which is a major complication in your recovery. Staying at home may be more comfortable for you, but it’s important that you move around. 30 minutes per day with brief walks or office work will help keep up after surgery so long as they don’t worsen any pain symptoms associated with the procedure itself.
• When it comes to getting back into the swing of things, make sure you’re easing yourself into movement by taking your time and controlling what you do.

You don’t have to live with this debilitating condition any longer. Our team of experts will work with you one-on-one to discover exactly what’s causing your pain and recommend treatment options best suited for your needs. We offer conservative treatment options that can reduce or even eliminate the need for surgery – all without having to leave our office! Call us today for more information about how we can help ease your discomfort and improve your quality of life.

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References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/herniated-disk/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354101

https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/herniated-disc/treatment-options-a-herniated-disc