HOW DOES I T HAPPEN?
The vertebrae in the spine are stacked closely together, with only a small amount of space for the discs in between each bone. A disc can become herniated as a result of injury, car accident, or even simply from overuse. One of the most common causes of a herniated disc is heavy lifting. Weight lifters have to be especially wary not to suddenly lift something too heavy, otherwise risk experiencing a slipped disc. But experienced gym-goers are not the only ones at risk. Every time you attempt to move a piece of furniture, a heavy box, or even a big bag of books you need to be wary to lift correctly, otherwise face the risk of potentially herniating a disc in your back. TREATMENT FOR HERNIATED DISCS Painassociatedwithaherniateddiscoftendevelops in thesciaticanerve,and doesn’tsubsidewithsimplerestandrelaxation.Whilehotandcold therapywill helpalleviatethepainassociatedwithmanydifferentback issues, itwon’tmake thepainofaherniateddiscgoaway.Thepain isoften frequentlyassociatedwith
numbness,weakness,and tingling in the legs. Inmanysituations, thepainwill feel more severe after initial movement, such as standing up or laying down. Many people mistakenly refer to having a herniated disc as having “pinched a nerve,” but that is not the case. Physical therapy is a great resource for attempting to overcome the pain associatedwithaherniateddisc.Acombinationofpassiveandactivetechniques is typically employed, including deep tissue massage, electrical stimulation, and hydrotherapy, as well as deep stretching and strength building. Ifyoususpect thatyoumayhaveaherniateddisc,contactaphysical therapist right away. Attempting to engage in therapy at home could lead to further injury. It is best to have an experienced therapist assess your injury before attempting any treatment options.
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