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Herniated Disc Treatment
Traditional Medical Approach* Bed rest and Limited Activity. Spinal traction might be employed to keep the patient resting in bed.* Pain management drugs - Pain relievers, inflammation reducers, and muscle relaxants. * Epidural Injections. * Physical Therapy * Back Surgery. Discectomy / Laminotomy. Used in 10% of cases.
A good doctor will always proceed with the most conservative methods first. Surgery is rarely an immediate need, except in extreme cases such as Cauda Equina Syndrome. If you feel your doctor is suggesting surgery too early in your treatment, make sure you get a second opinion. Alternative Approach to Herniated Disc TreatmentThese disc treatments may be used individually or in combination with each other. Alternative treatments for herniated disc pain may also be used with the traditional medical approach as well.
* Chiropractic I believe that most providers of these arts and sciences truly mean well and would like to cure their patients. However, patients involved in alternative therapy tend to stay in treatment much longer than in the traditional medical approach. Some patients fall into a lifelong cycle of treatments to maintain their health. Some of these treatments actually inform the patient that lifelong care is preferred, to maintain “optimum health.” IT SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT SALES APPROACH TO ME…...Use a time of emotional and physical weakness to plant the seeds for a lifelong customer…ooops, I mean patient. Hmmm…..Be careful of opportunistic care providers. Trust your insticts. If something seems a little off, it might be a good idea to go elsewhere. Herniated Disc Treatment ConsiderationsIf the disc treatment does not do anything to remove the actual physical problem, then it is only going to TREAT YOUR SYMPTOMS. Symptomatic treatment will NEVER CURE YOU. How are chiropractic, acupuncture or electrotherapy going to remove a damaged disc that is pressing on a nerve? THEY WON‘T. They can only offer possible relief for the symptoms. Remember this when considering the difference between a TREATMENT and a CURE.For more info, see the section on BACK PAIN TREATMENTS. Dealing with a pregnancy? Find out all you need to know with importantmedical info on Healthline.com. Welcoming a baby into the world can be the most exciting of life experiences. It can help bring your family together. So learn all you can about pregnancy, birth, depression, breast cancer, and more through the health resources at Healthline.com!!
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