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The bones that form
the spine in the back are called the vertebrae. They are cushioned by
discs which are flat and round and have a jelly-like material known
as the nucleolus .They act as shock absorbers for the bones. The
outer layer of the vertebrae is called annulus. Due to daily wear and
tear of the body, the nucleolus of the disc is pushed out of the
annulus.
Herniation of the disc is also referred
to as slipping or rupture of the discs. Due to degeneration of the
discs, the space in the spinal canal gets narrowed and extra pressure
is created on the spinal cord which ultimately causes pain. Herniated
discs can be either in the lumbar or cervical spine.
Herniated disc
treatment depends on the severity of the nerve condition. Usually a
doctor takes a very gradual approach and suggests for some rest and
avoiding activities that trigger the pain. But you should remember
that prolonged rest can sometimes deteriorate your condition.
Non-steroidal, anti inflammatory drugs
are very effective in the sense that can cure your pain instantly.
Oral steroid medications are more potent to reduce inflammation but
they do have a lot of side effects and also do not mitigate the pain.
Some doctors even prescribe to use
narcotic medications in the early stages but you should be aware of
the possible complications of these types of medicines. Physical
therapy is another preferred herniated disc treatment. But you should
be careful not to jerk or twist anything .You can also take the help
of a good physical trainer. Yoga and aerobics have proved to yield
good results in many cases.
Surgery is the last and perhaps the
best option to treat herniated disc. Surgery is done only when all
the above methods fail and only in the severest cases. Surgery aims
at removal of the herniated disc and completely which diminishes the
pain.
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