Treatment of slip disc without surgery by our expert Dr. Suresh Bansal

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6 years ago

Slip disc is a common problem seen in adults with sedentary lifestyle; it may be due to various reasons like faulty posture, trauma, or muscle weakness.

Fortunately, it is treatable if proper precautions are taken. Dr. Suresh Bansal recommends following methods in which slip disc can be treated without any surgery.

Exercise

Exercise plays a major role in treating herniated disc by helping in strengthening the muscles and stabilizing the spine hence reducing the disc herniation. Stretches and back muscle strengthening exercises are performed within the limits of pain. A hot pack can be used 10 minutes prior to exercise to reduce pain.

Medication

Usually muscle relaxants and pain killers are prescribed by orthopaedic doctors to reduce spasm and pain in surrounding muscles. Medications should be taken regularly and always inform your doctor if there are any side effects caused by these medicines.

Splinting

A lumbosacral belt is prescribed to the patients with disc bulge but you should always consult your orthopaedic doctor for using it. Dependence on these splints is not very safe as they tend to make bones osteoporotic as they reduce weight bearing.

Splints also need to be changed periodically with a new one as they wear out or loosen.

Precautions

Patients with slip disc are often asked not to lean forward to pick up any object. Squatting instead of leaning makes it easy for the spine to perform the same task. Good and firm mattresses should be used to ensure that the spine position is maintained. Prone position while sleeping should be avoided.

Rest

Rest is very important but often ignored reason and that’s why healing takes time in disc hernia. Appropriate rest is necessary for healing the damaged structures in the spine. Even after the condition gets better patient should take 10 minutes break to rest in between work.

The most important aspect is to know which methods work for your individual condition. So, the best way is to consult a bone specialist rather than just depending on self gained information on any health related issues.

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Dr Suresh Bansal – Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon
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