Referring to the symptoms of lumbar disc protrusion and its treatment methods, a doctor of physical therapy said: Physiotherapy treatment for disc protrusion is very effective and its purpose is to reduce pain, stiffness and muscle spasm, as well as sciatica symptoms.
Once your symptoms have subsided, the physical therapist will help improve your muscle strength and flexibility.
Dr. Iman Kamali Hakim, Ph.D. in Physiotherapy, said: Lumbar disc protrusion is one of the serious yet common diseases of the spine, which is increasing day by day with today’s lifestyle and the prevalence of inactivity.
He continued: Think of your discs as shock absorbers between the vertebrae of your spine. What actually happens is that the thick gel-like core in the middle of the disc leaks out through a small hole in the disc wall and can put pressure on the nerve roots and irritate them. Stimulation of the nerve roots causes symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling of the limbs and movement disorders for the patient.
In response to our reporter’s question about the causes of lumbar disc protrusion, Kamali Hakim stated: In general, if there is a weakness in the fibrous wall of the disc, disc herniation occurs, which factors can increase the risk of its occurrence, including: Lifting a heavy object in the wrong way, direct injury to the spine, bending forward repeatedly, weight gain and the resulting pressure on the spine are also one of the factors that increase the risk of intervertebral disc herniation.
Referring to the signs and symptoms of lumbar disc protrusion, this physiotherapist said: pain in the lower back and its spread to the legs (similar to sciatica symptoms), muscle pain, muscle cramps, feeling weak, numbness and tingling of the limbs, disorder In the control of urine and feces in advanced cases of the disease, lumbar disc protrusion is one of the common signs and symptoms.
Kamali Hakim added: The pain often worsens when sitting, bending, lifting, coughing and sneezing. And the pain often eases when lying down. After a night’s rest, dryness and pain in the morning are sometimes common.
He pointed out how to diagnose lumbar disc protrusion and continued: both doctors and physiotherapists are able to evaluate and diagnose hernia and disc protrusion. During the consultation, the physical therapist can understand your symptoms, medical history, and then perform a physical assessment. Depending on your symptoms, you may need to see a spine surgeon for an MRI or for a consultation.
This specialized doctor of physiotherapy about the treatment of sciatica and its methods, said: Physiotherapy treatment in the lumbar disc includes the following
Such as: manual treatment of the spine, dry needling, electrical stimulation such as TENS to help relieve pain, postural recommendations, exercise to relieve irritation and nerve root pain… it helps, but the best method is to evaluate and mechanically treat back pain with the method It is Mackenzie.
In this method, your physiotherapist, after taking a detailed history and specific movement tests, identifies and prescribes the golden exercise for the patient, and the person improves session by session by doing his own exercise and following the training he has received. The flow and pain should decrease and return to normal life.
Dr. Kamali Hakim continued: Physiotherapy treatment for disc protrusion is very effective and its purpose is to reduce pain, stiffness and muscle spasm as well as sciatica symptoms. Once your symptoms have subsided, the physical therapist will help improve your muscle strength and flexibility.
This physiotherapist emphasized: Physiotherapy in the lumbar disc is an effective non-surgical solution to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life and conditions of patients who suffer from this condition.
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