Herniated disc? What are your options?

Back problems are very common. People who have not experienced the Back pain directly they probably know someone whoí.

Although there are several causes of back pain, a herniated disc he's the usual suspect, but a diagnosis is requiredéI say, ademáMany people have questions about herniated disc treatment options..

Conservative Treatments

Since the 90% of hernias resolve on their own, initial treatment is generally conservative and focused on relieving pain, while the body heals.

Options:

– rest at home: During the first días, the patient may wish to simply stay in bed. Bed rest isá GOOD, but yesóit should last a few daysías. It is best to maintain a period of restódictically and walk or do, light and tolerable activities. Pain is a good guideía; Patients should find resting positions that relieve pain and  light activities that do not aggravate it.

– ice and heat: Ice is recommended for the first couple of days.ías, followed by heat. Ice helps reduce inflammationón and the heat helps relax the múcircles that surround her. The cushions térmics, hot showers and blanketséelectric are all good options.

– Medicines: Many people use anti-inflammatory drugs like Motrin and Aleve. These are fástrong drugs that require a prescriptionétip. Spaghettién muscle relaxants are usually prescribed (Valium, Flexeril), fádrugs that actúan about nerve pain (Lyrica, Ultram, Neurontin) o analgésys based on the codeías possibilities. Además, the médico can try an injectionóno direct steroid, guided by image of the médrama.

– Terapia Física: La manipulationóA manual by a therapist can help relax your muscles.údogs. The therapist alsoén can recommend ultrasound, heat or ice therapy, the stimulationóin theéelectrical or even support props.

Invasive Treatments

If conservative treatment fails, or if the síInitial symptoms worsenápiously, surgery may be recommendedía.

– Learnedía: the surgeon removes sóthe extrusion materialódisc no.. This surgeryía has ésuccess in 85% a 90% from the patients.

– Microdisquectomíto and Disquectomía endoscópizzas: These new procedures are míminimally invasive, require incisionsájust smallñand specialized instruments, with visualizationón remote. Although it is less invasive, are appropriateówhat in certain situations.

– Hugón: This surgeryía consists of removing the entire disk dañado and merge the vévertebrae involved. Sometimes tooéInstrumentation is not insertedómetal to better stabilize the jointón.

– Disco Artificial: La implantationón of an artificial disc is an alternative to fusionóno spinal. This is a relatively new procedure.

Nevertheless, best herniated disc treatment, is the preventionón. Take care to maintain good posture, lift things properly, maintain a healthy weight and exercise. Although these are old recommendations, are still good.