{"id":1507,"date":"2014-03-02T09:32:01","date_gmt":"2014-03-02T09:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/?p=1507"},"modified":"2014-03-13T09:45:06","modified_gmt":"2014-03-13T09:45:06","slug":"herniated-disc-physical-therapy-reduce-pain-inflammation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/herniated-disc-physical-therapy-reduce-pain-inflammation\/","title":{"rendered":"Herniated Disc – physical therapy to reduce pain and inflammation"},"content":{"rendered":"

We commonly come across people who have had a ruptured or slipped disc.\u00a0 In fact, many people mistake for backaches as a symptom of slipped disc.\u00a0 However, a ruptured nucleus pulposus is more prevalent amongst the middle-aged population and is found rarely in children.\u00a0 One of the factors that lead to this problem is the degenerative changes of the spine that lead to a herniated disc.\u00a0 In such cases, the inert part of the disc protrudes out from its covering.<\/p>\n

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Rupturing of discs happens when a person is unable to handle excessive pressure like sitting, down, bending or standing up.\u00a0 If the spinal area is exerted with a strong force, then the disc can break or rupture.\u00a0 One cannot be certain of a damaged disc as the impact it has on the adjoining nerves and the symptoms caused thereof confirm the problem.<\/p>\n

The herniated disc would disturb the sciatic nerve and its roots and this would lead to shooting pain sensations down to the leg and then the foot.\u00a0 The other symptoms in herniated disc include loss of bladder and bowel control, numbness and weakness.<\/p>\n

Herniated disc has painful symptoms and therefore there are various medical techniques that help the patient alleviate the pain.\u00a0 There are two types of treatments and medications \u2013 surgical and non-surgical.\u00a0 The two ways in which the treatments are employed are either aggressive or conservative.<\/p>

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There are various pain relievers and treatments such as inversion\/physical therapies, chiropractic care, massage and prescribed drugs.\u00a0 However, each treatment is conducted according to the patient\u2019s physical condition and the extent of the herniatic disc.<\/p>\n

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However, the most recommended treatment is physical therapy, which helps the patient alleviate the inflammation and pain.\u00a0 This enables the patient to increase mobility and strength.\u00a0 In fact, this therapy is very effective as the patient can resume physical activities and regular functions within a short time frame.\u00a0 Physical therapy helps in increasing the abdominal and lower back strength and improves coordination.\u00a0 The safe exercises help the patient in managing symptoms.<\/p>\n

Physical therapy can be performed 2-3 times a week for six weeks.\u00a0\u00a0 Patients suffering from herniated disc should consult a certified physical therapist for the sessions.\u00a0 The initial session would involve an analysis of your health condition after which the doctor would ask you to go through certain tests such as a range of motion (ROM), posture check, manual exam, ergonomics, nerve tests and palpation.<\/p>\n\n

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