i can’t afford the surgery and i’m sick of taking pills. the stuff the doctor gives me makes me sleep and i’m sick of sleeping away my life, over the counter pain releivers do nothing. heating pads and ice packs are temporary. the first thirty minutes in the pool is good then i’m misserable all over again. please don’t be crude i don’t need to hear it. just good suggestions. thanks.
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Previous answers are good and can all help.
However, there is one thing that is not mentioned and that is the cause of EVERY case of herniated discs – dehydration.
The discs in your spine are like little pillows filled with fluid. Their job is to act as shock absorbers between the bones and to protect the many blood vessels, nerves etc that pass between the vertebrae.
When you are dehydrated (and virtually everyone is these days), the fluid in the discs gets thicker and reduces in volume, causing the discs to sag, shrink and allowing them to be squeezed out from between the vertebrae. That is exactly what a herniated disc is – a disc that has been squeezed out from where it should be to where it shouldn’t.
Consequently, the fastest, cheapest and easiest way to resolve the problem, both in the short and longer term, is to rehydrate yourself and the only way to do that is to drink fresh, pure water.
Not coke, not tea, not coffee, not beer, not squash, not juice – WATER!
Ideally it should be spring water, but tap water can be OK if you either use a reverse-osmosis filter or even one of the cheap jug-type filters you can buy just about anywhere.
The average person should be drinking AT LEAST 2 litres (about 5 pints) of water a day and would probably benefit from drinking far more (3-4 litres in most cases). Water is the major constituent of your body. Every system needs it, every cell is bathed in it and every organ uses it copiously.
Re-inflating your dicscs by proper hydration WILL resolve the problem – think of a balloon – when it is limp and flacid, you can stretch it any way you like, but when it is fully inflated (like a car tire) it is pretty hard to change its shape significantly. When you rehydrate your discs will inflate and go back to their normal shape and their normal place, which is in between your vertebrae!
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Backache, one of the most common ailments, is widely prevalent these days due to sedentary living habits and hazardous work patterns. The psychological conditions associated with emotional stress, which bring about spasm of the muscles, may also cause backache. As the back bears the weight of the entire body it gives way when it has to carry an extra load in the case of persons who are overweight. The back, a complex structure of muscles, bone and elastic tissue, is known as the life-bone of the body. The spine is made of 24 blocks of bone piled one on top of the other. Sandwiched between these bony blocks are cushions of cartilage and elastic tissues called intervertebral discs. The vertebral discs act as shock absorbers for the back. Mobility would be impossible without discs. Sometimes these cushions rupture and the pulp protrudes a little. The process is erroneously called a ‘slipped’ disc. If the cushion disappears entirely, the result is known as a degenerated disc. In slipped-disc trouble, the nerve is affected in such a way that the pain radiates down the thigh and leg. If the disc ‘slips’ in the neck area, it causes numbness and pain radiates to the arms. Disc trouble does not occur suddenly but builds up over a long time. The backbone forms a protective arch over the vertebrae and spinal cord and protects the spinal nerves that are interwoven through the spinal column. There is a close relationship between the bones, discs, joint muscles, and nerves in the back and the slightest problem or injury to the back or neck area can have disastrous effects.
Symptoms: In most cases of backache, the pain is usually felt either in the middle of the back or lower down. It may spread to both sides of the waist and the hips. With acute pain, the patient is unable to move and is bedridden. About 90% of backache patients suffer from what is called cervical or lumbar spondylosis. It is a degenerative disorder in which the vertebral bone or the intervertebral disc becomes soft and loses shape. As a result of this, the spine loses its flexibility.
Causes: The main causes of backache and spondylosis are muscular tension, joint strain, poor posture, and incorrect nutrition resulting from dietetic errors and lack of exercise. Acute or chronic illnesses like kidney or prostate problems, female disorders, influenza and arthritis, may also lead to backache. Other causes include stress and strain resulting from sitting for a long time, improper lifting of weight, high heels, and emotional problems which may cause painful muscle cramping. Poor posture results from soft chairs and coaches, which facilitates slouching and sitting incorrectly. Shoes with high heels place a tremendous strain on the back and other muscles of the body. Sleeping on too soft a mattress which results in an improper back and neck posture, can cause tension, headaches and pain in the upper and lower back. Another major cause of back problems and tense muscles is lack of exercise. Modern conveniences have made office work easier. The easy life can lead to obesity which puts a great strain on the back. When muscles are not exercised and remain weak, the chances of injury to them are increased manifold.
Treatment: Drugs prescribed to relieve pain or relax muscles in backache disorders do not cure common back problems. These can become habit forming and may actually perpetuate the disease in case of excessive intake. Certain safety measures, especially, for people in sedentary occupation, are necessary to relieve and prevent backache. The most important of these is exercise which improves the supply of nutrients to spinal discs, thereby delaying the process of deterioration that comes with age and eventually affects everybody. Safe exercises include walking, swimming and bicycling. The latter should be done keeping the back upright. Controlling one’s weight is another important step towards relieving backache as excess weight greatly increases the stress on soft back tissues.
Those with sedentary occupations should take a break to stand up every hour. Soft cushioned seats should be avoided and position should be changed as often as possible. Persons with back problems should sleep on a firm mattress on their sides with knees bent at right angles to the torso. They should take care never to bend from the waist down to lift any object but instead should swat close to the object, bending the knees but keeping the back straight, and then stand up slowly.
Neck tension arising from long hours at the desk or behind the wheel of the car can be relieved by certain neck exercises. These include rotating the head clockwise and anticlockwise, allowing the head to drop forward and backward as far as possible and turning the head to the right and left as far as possible several times. These exercises help to loosen up contracted neck muscles which may restrict the blood supply to the head.
The diet of those suffering from backache should consist of a salad of raw vegetables such as tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, radish, lettuce and at least two steamed or lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, spinach and plenty of fruits, all except bananas. The patients should have four meals daily. They may take fruits and milk during breakfast, steamed vegetables and whole wheat chapattis during lunch, fresh fruits, or fruit juice in the evening and a bowl of raw salad and sprouts during dinner.
The patients should avoid fatty, spicy, and fried foods, curd, sweetmeats, sugar, condiments as well as tea and coffee. Those who smoke and take tobacco in any form should give them up completely.
Proteins and vitamin C are necessary for the development of a healthy bone matrix. Vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous and the essential trace minerals are essential for healthy bones. Foods that have been processed for storage to avoid spoiling have few nutrients and should be eliminated from the diet. Vitamin C has proved helpful in relieving low-back pain and averting spinal disc operations.
The back can be strengthened through proper nutrition, exercise and relaxation and in the process general health will also improve.
Hot fomentations, alternate sponging or application of radiant heat to the back will also give immediate relief. Yogic asanas which are beneficial in the treatment of backache are bhujangasana, shalabhasana, halasana, uttanpadasana and shavasana.
Hope this helps, Good Luck.
definitely see a chiropractor and explain your problem. You will get relief….I work at a chiropractic office and I have seen adjustments done on people with hurniated disks and they do see amazing results. Standard chiropractic exam is $35…much cheaper than the drugs and surgery, and your insurance probably covers chiropractic
Have you seen your family Chiropractor? Non-surgical and non-pharmaceutical treatment of disc disorders is their specialty. Best wishes and good luck.
A herniated disc is a disc that extrudes into the spinal canal. It is also referred to as a bulging disc, ruptured disc or slipped disc. As a disc degenerates, it can herniate (the
EXERCISES:
Begin by stretching. Bend over forward and bend to the sides. Start these exercises after your back is a little stronger and doesn’t hurt as much. The goal of exercise is to make your back and stomach muscles stronger. This will ease the pressure on your disk and make you hurt less. Ask your doctor about exercises for your back. Your doctor may want you to see a physical therapist to learn about safe back exercises.
Good posture (standing up straight, sitting straight, lifting with your back straight) can help your back by reducing the pressure on your disk
1. Bend your knees and hips when you lift something, and keep your back straight.
2. Hold an object close to your body when you carry it.
3. If you stand for a long time, put one foot on a small stool or box for a while.
4. If you sit for a long time, put your feet on a small stool so your knees are higher than your hips.
5. Don’t wear high-heeled shoes.
6. Don’t sleep on your stomach.
Most people with a herniated disk are better in about 4 weeks. Sometimes it takes longer. If you still have pain or numbness after 4 to 6 weeks, or if your signs get worse, talk with your doctor.
If you have trouble going to the bathroom or have weight loss, pain at night or more pain or weakness than usual in your backbone, tell your doctor right away. These might be the signs of a more serious problem.
Just about anything you do at this point, will be temporary in nature, depending on how far out the disc is protruding, and if there is any nerve compression. Acupuncture is worth investigating, and you can also get steroid shots injected, some get relief from pain for months, others it may not be as effective, but I understand it is quite useful. Massage therapy will bring circulation to the area, and the muscles will heal with this. I would assume you have muscles that are “guarding”, and massage therapy is very good at removing that tendency. It may take a few sessions, but something I would look into. It’s around 40hr, at the places I’ve gone, with treatment totally up to you, as far as how often you want to go, or can afford to go. Hot springs, natural or man-made are useful. Walking daily, no matter how bad it hurts, is a must. You must keep things moving, and not all stiffened up. Even if it’s a short distance, getting out, especially in a park, or natural area, is not only excellent for pain relief, it also soothes the soul and brings you closer to nature. Sometimes having a calm mind, is the best pain reliever there is. I understand your dilemma, it’s a frustrating situation, and it seems to never end. Good luck……………..
Massage Therapy always fills wonderful! It will help your back and relieve stress too!
My husband had to go to physical therapy. This helped a lot. He had so much trouble before that, and was to the emergency room more than once. A good physical therapist can work wonders, and covered by insurance depending upon the plan. Another thing to try is Shark’s Cartilage, along with Glucosamine. This helps the discs to heal. It cannot be used if you have any heart problems or have had any heart attacks. Look this up online. Make sure you do not have any of the problems mentioned in the precautions. Remember that it can take months for the discs to heal, and if you feel a little better (maybe with rest or exercise) and then overdo it, you will go right back to where your were. You need to respect the fact that degenerated discs take a long time to heal properly and with proper treatment.
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