An Overview of Herniated Discs

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As we age, we are more prone to health problems. Health issues such as cancer, heart disease and extreme pain are generally considered part of the health risks we face as we age. It is difficult to carry on with your day to day activities when back pains hit you, that’s why a lot of Americans struggle with their daily routine when afflicted by back pains.

Although back pain is a frequent diagnosis, there are a lot diffrent types, symptoms and treatments. Most cases of back pain are attributed to a herniated disc. Quoting FamilyDoctor.org, “Herniated discs are most common in the lumbar spine–the part of your backbone between the bottom of your ribs and your hips. Discs are the soft “cushions” between the bones of the spine.” When your disc is pushed against a nerve, it begins to bulge and become very uncomfortable. Also known as “slipped disc”, the pressed nerve brings forth pain and sometimes, numbness, in the back and leg areas. In general, the more you move, the more painful it becomes. Even the slightest movement from coughing or sneezing can bring on an excruciating muscle spasm.

Alternative Treatments For Herniated Disc

If you suffer from a herniated disc, there are several treatments that you can undergo. First and foremost, exercise will significantly help. While it is imperative to consult your physician before you attempt this, stretching can decrease the level of pain. You may consider other alternatives such as Yoga or Pilates; it improves flexibility as well as blood circulation. The doctor may prescribe medicine as well as administer shots in your backbone.

Ineffective? If so, spinal decompression therapy could help. Widely known as the most favorable and non-invasive treatments, spinal decompression therapy can address herniated discs, Sciatica including pinched nerves. The procedure involves lying on a table with a connected strap hooked to a computer. The computer sends the signal that applies pressure to the spine thereby stretching the discs apart enabling the blood and oxygen to flow back to the spine. This is otherwise known as a “vacuum effect,” since the pressure creates suction.

Spinal decompression therapy is painless contrary to what others perceive. For most patients, the effect is positive since it eases pain and relieves muscle spasm. The therapy prompts the disc to stretch and become supple which marks the beginning of the healing process. Much cheaper than spinal decompression surgery, this treatment requires the patient to undergo 4-5 sessions per week for a minimum of twenty sessions. Majority of patients who undergo the procedure feel a lot better after as if they have been cured.

The case of herniated discs is a common problem for millions of people worldwide. It can be a disappointing experience since it can hamper your mobility and your normal routine. Light activities such as walking your dog in the park becomes tedious and not to mention very painful. With alternative treatments such as yoga or spinal decompression therapy, herniated discs no longer have to be your death sentence. These treatments will alleviate the discomfort, minimize the constant symptoms and bring back your confidence, allowing you to truly focus on what is important. Trust us, pain can be eradicated.

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