Herniated Disc – Overview
Last Updated on Monday, 1 February 2010 07:28 Written by admin Monday, 1 February 2010 07:28
A person suffering from lower back, arm, neck, or leg pain may be diagnosed with a herniated disc. In order to truly understand what this means, it is important to know what a disc is made up of and what the functions are of a healthy disc. A disc is made up of a tough outer core and a gel-like inner material. A disc functions as a spacer, shock absorber, and motion unit.
Herniated Disc – Overview of Treatment Options
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 06:23 Written by admin Tuesday, 26 January 2010 06:23
Once a person has been diagnosed with a herniated disc, there are several options for treatment. The doctor will begin with nonsurgical methods to treat the herniated disc. If these treatments do not work, further discussion will be addressed for the different surgical treatment options.
The goal for treating a herniated disc is to relieve pain, weakness or numbness that occurs in the leg and lower back. This pain is caused by pressure on a spinal nerve root or the spinal cord. Treating a herniated disc will hopefully allow a person to return to a normal work, recreation, and activities schedule. Treatment is also intended to help prevent another injury to the back and to reduce disability from intense back pain.
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