ADVANCED REHABILITATION, INC. P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body UNDERSTANDING HERNIATED DISCS “It’s Difficult To Help Others While In Pain!”
Inside: • How Does A Herniated Disc Happen? • Exercise Essential • FREE Workshop • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe
Back pain can develop for all sorts of reasons. From a car accident to bad posture, to an uncomfortable seat for a prolonged period of time, back pain can come out of nowhere and cause discomfort once it arrives.
another with every movement, and this would be incredibly painful. When a disc becomes herniated, the cushioning in between the vertebrae will rupture, essentially deflating the cushioning in between the vertebrae and causing the bones to begin to rub against one another. This is painful enough as it is, but can become even more painful if the herniated disc actually begins to press on the adjacent spinal nerves, causing the pain to spread even further up the spine. The most common placement for a herniated disc is at the lumbar vertebrae in the lower back. While it is not the only reason that pain can become severe in the lower back, it is definitely one of the most severe forms of back pain. If you suspect that you may have experienced a herniated disc it is important that you seek medical attention, such as from your physical therapist. A herniated disc will not heal on its own, and working with a physical therapist is one of the best ways to experience relief from the pain associated with this common concern. Look inside to learn more about our programs and say good-bye to pain!
Brandi Labhart, PT
There are some back injuries, that are even more painful than your run-of-the-mill back pain. A herniated disc is one of the most painful back injuries that you can experience, and it is far more common than you may be aware. What is a Herniated Disc? Your spine is made up of a series of interlocking bones with small cushions in between each joint socket. The structure of your spine is what allows you to move freely from side to side. Every time you crunch your abdomen by bending forward, or lean to one side or another for a deep stretch, those little vertebral bodies move with you, keeping you comfortable and your back strong. Without cushioning in between each of those sockets, the bones would rub against one
Patient Success Spotlight
“They helped us get much better!” “Therapy here at ARI is wonderful.Thanks to Becky, Meghan, and Alfredo for helping us togetbetter.Jimhadabalanceproblem and I had back pain. They helped us get much better. Thanks ARI.” - Betty and Jim K.
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