Hernia of the spine is a disease of the spinal column, which occurs as a result of injuries, diseases of the skeletal system or lifting an exorbitant load. In this case, the soft nucleus pulposus extends beyond the damaged annulus fibrosus. Naturally, this process is accompanied by pain, as the nerve endings of the disc are pinched by neighboring vertebrae. But a disc herniation occurs when the fibrous ring does not break, but deforms, due to the fact that it is under constant pressure.
The treatment of such a problem should be comprehensive. Usually, a herniated disc is treated with special anti-inflammatory drugs. However, in severe cases this may not be enough.
If the disease has a mild form, then the treatment of a herniated disc of the spine is carried out with the help of non-steroidal drugs that relieve pain and localize the inflammatory process. However, they cannot be taken for a long time, since they are very unsafe for the gastrointestinal tract and the whole organism as a whole. Moreover, these drugs are not able to completely eliminate the problem. Additional methods of treating the disease can be special physical activity, physiotherapy, rehabilitation exercises. These methods help to weaken the impact of mechanical factors that provoke pain, and also allow a person to learn how to properly manage their own body. At home, discomfort in the spine helps to remove the ice.
Herniated disc can also be treated with massage. A professional chiropractor, thanks to certain types of massage movements, can not only eliminate the pain syndrome, but also prevent the subsequent protrusion of the disc. At the same time, you should not think that after the session you will be able to carry heavy things.
If the disease has a severe degree of development, then it may be necessary to remove a herniated disc. The operation is performed when the problem has serious consequences: weakness, numbness of some parts of the body, inability to control the movement of arms or legs. That is, only if conservative methods did not give the desired result.
There are several options for surgical intervention. First of all, the dissolution of the damaged (protruding) disk can be used. Microsurgical removal is also often used. The operation involves the elimination of compression of the spine, which is caused by a hernia. The advantage of the procedure is the minimum period of recovery of the patient, the disappearance of pain. There is little to no damage to the skin, muscles or bones.
However, it should be noted that not everyone has a herniated disc in this way.
Indications for surgery are serious complications that significantly impair the quality of life of a person (sensitivity disappears in some parts of the body, human movement is limited).
In any case, it is impossible to start the disease, as it can lead to complete paralysis of the body or a significant limitation of its mobility. In this case, the painful cider will only intensify.
