Understanding Herniated Discs (And What To Do About Them)

UNDERSTANDING HERNIATED DISCS (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM)

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Injury When a younger person gets a herniated disc, it’s usually the result of an injury related to improper lifting techniques, like twisting as you lift or using your back muscles instead of your legs. How Can Physical Therapy Help Resolve a Herniated Disc? The good news is that herniated discs rarely require surgery or other invasive treatment options. Often, symptoms fade on their own. However, physical therapy can facilitate that process and–more importantly–help prevent future herniated discs! Our team will perform a comprehensive evaluation in which we review your health history and current symptoms and conduct a detailed physical exam to look for any muscular weaknesses or other issues that might have contributed to your condition. Next, we’ll create a customized treatment program blending various treatment options: Manual Therapy These hands-on techniques, which include spine mobilizations, can help reduce pain and improve spinal function. Therapeutic Exercises We’ll guide you through a customized, targeted exercise program. We’ll start with mobility exercises to regain your range of motion, helping you move without discomfort. Then, we’ll work with you to strengthen your core and back muscles to support your spine and prevent future injury. Posture and Body Mechanics We’ll show you how proper posture and movement patterns can significantly reduce pressure on the spine and prevent

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