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 no small amount of discomfort once it arrives.
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Backpaincandevelopforallsortsofreasons.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 no small amount of discomfort once it arrives. There are some back injuries, however, 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 initially aware.
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UNDERSTANDING HERNIATED DISCS
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What Is A Herniated Disc? Your spine is made up of a series of interlocking bones with small cushions in- betweeneach jointsocket.Thestructureofyourspine iswhatallowsyou tomove freely fromside toside.Every timeyoucrunchyourabdomenbybending forward, or lean toonesideoranother foradeepstretch, those littlevertebralbodiesmove with you, keeping you comfortable and your back strong. Without cushioning in between each of those sockets, the bones would rub against one another with every movement, and this would be incredibly painful. When a disc becomes herniated, the cushioning in between the vertebrae will rupture,essentiallydeflating thecushioning inbetween thevertebraeandcausing 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. Themostcommonplacementforaherniateddisc isatthe lumbarvertebrae inthe lowerback.While it isnottheonlyreasonthatpaincanbecomesevere inthe lower
back, it isdefinitelyoneof themostsevere formsofbackpain. Ifyoususpect that you may have experienced a herniated disc it is important that you seek medical attention,suchas fromyourphysical therapist.Aherniateddiscwillnothealon 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. How does this happen? Thevertebrae inthespinearestackedcloselytogether,withonlyasmallamountof spaceforthediscs inbetweeneachbone.Adisccanbecomeherniatedasaresultof injury,caraccident,orevensimplyfromoveruse.Oneofthemostcommoncauses 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 experiencedgymgoersarenottheonlyonesatrisk.Everytimeyouattempttomove a piece of furniture, a heavy box, or even a big bag of books you need to be wary to liftcorrectly,otherwise face the riskofpotentiallyherniatingadisc inyourback.
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TREATMENT FOR HERNIATED DISCS
numbness,weakness,andtingling inthe legs. Inmanysituations,thepainwillfeel 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. Physicaltherapy isagreatresourceforattemptingtoovercomethepainassociated withaherniateddisc.Acombinationofpassiveandactive techniques is typically employed, including deep tissue massage, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, deep stretching and strength building. If you suspect that you may have a herniated disc, contact a physical 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. For more information, contact your physical therapist to learn more about options that will suit your health needs. Let us help you get back to living the life you deserve. Call Sports & Ortho PT today!
Pain associated with a herniated disc often develops in the sciatica nerve, and doesn’t subside with simple rest and relaxation. While hot and cold therapy will help aleviate the pain associated with many different back issues, it won’t make thepainofaherniateddiscgoaway.Thepain isoften frequentlyassociatedwith
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Ingredients • 1 orange • 3 cups water • 2 (11.3 to 12 oz) cans pear nectar • 1 tbsp honey (optional) • 4 inches stick cinnamon • 1 tsp whole cloves • 6 tea bags • Small orange slices, halved (optional) • Stick cinnamon (optional)
Directions Using a vegetable peeler, remove three wide strips of peel from the orange; set peel aside. Juice the orange into a large saucepan. Add the water, pear nectar and honey (if using) to orange juice in saucepan. For spice bag: Place the 4 inches of stick cinnamon, the cloves and theorangepeelstrips in thecenterofa6-inchsquareofdouble-thickness,100%-cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with 100%-cotton kitchen string. Add spice bag to pear nectar mixture. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and spice bag; discard. Serve in warm mugs. If desired, float orange slices on top of individual servings and serve with additional stick cinnamon.
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Are you as healthy as you should be? Physical therapy can help you lead a more active and healthy lifestyle by improving joint mobility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance, helping you better manage your disease. You can also take the following steps to improve heart health at home: 1. Aim for lucky number seven. Young and middle-age adults who sleep 7 hours a night have less calcium in their arteries (an early sign of heart disease) than those who sleep 5 hours or less or those who sleep 9 hours or more. 2. Keep the pressure off. Get your blood pressure checked every 3-5 years if you’re 18-39. If you’re 40 or older, or if you have high blood pressure, check it every year. 3. Move more. To keep it simple, you can aim for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a weekofmoderateexercise.Even ifyouexercise for30minutesaday,being sedentary for the other 23 1/2 hours is really bad for your heart. 4. Slash saturated fats. To help your heart’s arteries, cut down on saturated fats, which are mainly found in meat and full-fat dairy products. Choose leaner cuts and reduced-fat options. 5. Findout ifyouhavediabetes. Millionsofpeopledon’tknow that theyhave this condition. That’s risky because over time, high blood sugar damages arteries and makes heart disease more likely.
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