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herniated disk
A family member was recently told the results of an MRI she had.
The MRI revealed she has a herniated disk. I would like to know
if you can tell me what a herniated disk is. Are their treatments
for a herniated disk ? Thanks in advance. Eve
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Thank you so much for answering my question as to what a herniated
disc is and possible treatments. It is much appreciated. Eve
disc is and possible treatments. It is much appreciated. Eve
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A herniated disc (or slipped disc as this is commonly called) is basically a portion of the disc (usually the soft insides) which bulges out of their position between two vertebrae through a weakness in the ligaments. So, this is in a way something like a hernia. This can cause pressure on the spinal cord or on the spinal nerves, depending on the direction in which this hernia occurs.
The treatment is usually conservative. After an initial period of 3-4 days of rest and painkillers, physiotherapy is started. Spinal manipulation, traction, back exercises, massage, etc are done. The patient may have to use specially designed corsets and braces for some time. These help the hernia to fall back into place. The symptoms subside and the person is fit to resume normal life. He/she may have to avoid high impact and force sports for life, but other than this can lead a normal life/dance (for fun), play sports casually, run, jog, cycle, swim etc.
Sometimes, despite all treatments the disc does not fall back in place. A surgery may then be required. Take care!
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