There are a lot of different ways of treating herniated disc. Patients who are suffering from herniated disc are faced with a lot of options on how to deal with their condition. The effectiveness of the treatment relies on the overall condition of the patient and also their medical history.
Consulting a medical professional about your condition is the first step towards treatment. Describe the level of pain that you are going through as well as the other pains in your body. Doctors will examine and diagnose your overall condition. This is the most effective way in finding out the right method of treatment for you.
For herniated disc conditions, doctors and medical professional often go for alternative methods which are non-surgical in nature. Usually, doctors would go for surgery as their last resort. Surgery can make a patient very uncomfortable. Alternative methods are effective in reducing if not eliminating the pain felt by herniated disc patients.
There are a lot of available alternative methods of treatment for herniated disc aside from surgery. Doctors recommend surgery for patients if the pain is increasing and there are muscle weakness or other side effects.
When it comes to non-surgical treatment, the first step of recovery is usually done by means of bed rest and over the counter medications such as ibuprofen. The medication is used to reduce the pain while the bed rest helps to start the healing process. There may also be muscle relaxants for people that are experiencing side affects of the herniated discs such as back spasms. Whether or not you will be able to benefit from these non-surgical procedures is something that will be completely up to your current condition. Many doctors will recommend that you at the very least attempt non surgical procedures. However you will quickly figure out whether or not this is something that is right for you.
If you are unable to stand the pain or perhaps having doubts about going for non-invasive treatment, it is advised that you talk to your doctor about it right away. Doctors know all your options so it is best to figure out with them the best treatment for you. It may involve painkilling or even surgery. - 15343
Consulting a medical professional about your condition is the first step towards treatment. Describe the level of pain that you are going through as well as the other pains in your body. Doctors will examine and diagnose your overall condition. This is the most effective way in finding out the right method of treatment for you.
For herniated disc conditions, doctors and medical professional often go for alternative methods which are non-surgical in nature. Usually, doctors would go for surgery as their last resort. Surgery can make a patient very uncomfortable. Alternative methods are effective in reducing if not eliminating the pain felt by herniated disc patients.
There are a lot of available alternative methods of treatment for herniated disc aside from surgery. Doctors recommend surgery for patients if the pain is increasing and there are muscle weakness or other side effects.
When it comes to non-surgical treatment, the first step of recovery is usually done by means of bed rest and over the counter medications such as ibuprofen. The medication is used to reduce the pain while the bed rest helps to start the healing process. There may also be muscle relaxants for people that are experiencing side affects of the herniated discs such as back spasms. Whether or not you will be able to benefit from these non-surgical procedures is something that will be completely up to your current condition. Many doctors will recommend that you at the very least attempt non surgical procedures. However you will quickly figure out whether or not this is something that is right for you.
If you are unable to stand the pain or perhaps having doubts about going for non-invasive treatment, it is advised that you talk to your doctor about it right away. Doctors know all your options so it is best to figure out with them the best treatment for you. It may involve painkilling or even surgery. - 15343
About the Author:
Dr. Randall Pruitt is a board certified chiropractic neurologist. He started the Arizona Back Institute in Phoenix Arizona back in 2002. You can learn more about how he uses the DRX9000 in Arizona by clicking here.