Lumbar spine problems

protruding disc Prolapse

is one of the health complications that is often faced not only by older but also younger generations of patients. The symptoms of a prolapsed disc are always related to the place where the prolapse occurred. Unpleasant back pain shooting into individual limbs is typical, which may be accompanied by tingling or tingling sensations. Disc herniation can most often occur in the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spines. If a patient has a prolapsed disc, there are several possible solutions. There is conservative treatment, disc herniation operation, laser treatment, special exercises and other alternative methods. Overall health problems with back pain are related to many factors:

Older age (decreases disc elasticity)
Overweight or obesity
Lack of physical activity
Genetic predispositions
Heavy manual work
Repeated uneven loading of the spine
Excessive and unsuitable load during sports
One-sided static load

Diagnostics

The patient should see a doctor when he or she experiences severe back pain and a loss of sensitivity and mobility of the limbs. In order for a neurologist to correctly determine that it is a prolapsed disc, other causes of the problem must be ruled out. An X-ray examination of the spine, CT or magnetic resonance imaging is used for this purpose. The degree of involvement of the surrounding nerves is then measured by EMG examination.

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Prevention

Because disc herniation often occurs due to wear and tear on the spine, in some situations you simply cannot avoid these health complications. However, you can try the following guidelines, which should help you at least partially protect your spine:

When lifting heavy objects off the ground, do not bend at the waist, but squat
Think about correct posture when walking, standing and sitting
Get a suitable chair for work
You can also try a balance ball
Do sports regularly
Instead of taking the elevator, choose the path up the stairs
Avoid excessive and inappropriate sports

Treatment of prolapsed discs

From our own experience, when we had to solve a protruding disc from Magda (9mm), see about US, we decided to solve special exercises and other alternative methods. In combination with exercises SPS SM- System Dr. Laughter, Dorn’s methods and various types of massages, myofascial and mobilization techniques, soft techniques. We achieved a great improvement in health and overall strengthening of the body relatively quickly.