Herniated Disc - Self Diagnosis And Natural Treatment

Amazingly, lower back pain is one of the top reasons for work absence

. If you suffer with lower back pain it is a good idea to educate yourself on the many causes and options for treatment. With this knowledge you have a better chance of alleviating the pain and enjoying a healthier and happier life.

First off, an all too common cause for lower back pain is a ruptured disc, also known as a herniated disc. A disc is the spongy material that cushions the bones of the spine. They act like a shock absorber and help keep the spine flexible. When these discs are damaged by injury or are strained by heavy lifting and abrupt twisting they may bulge or rupture. What causes the pain is the pressure that is put on the nerve roots or spinal cord. Symptoms can include jolting sensations traveling up and down the spine to the neck or the legs (the leg condition is known as sciatica), numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and even bladder and bowel problems.

To avoid a herniated disc it is a good idea to perform stretching exercises before any heavy lifting or other work where your back will be used extensively. Also, avoid lifting and twisting motions as this is the main cause for herniated discs.

When you do experience pain it is important to document what you were doing and where the pain occurred. Sometimes the pain will occur a day or two later so you will have to think back to find the activity that caused the occurrence. This information will help properly diagnose the condition, provide an effective treatment, and help you avoid the type activities that caused the problem.

Of course, this information will also help your care provider in making a diagnosis and giving you the proper treatment. Most ruptured discs heal on their own over a period of one to six months. Treatment goals include pain and numbness relief, instruction to prevent further injury and exercise techniques for the back.

A good idea for quicker recovery is giving your body the nutrients it needs to speed up healing. In other words, you need to make sure you're eating healthy food. This means you need to cut out fast foods (processed foods), and eat more good old fruits and vegetables. Drinking more water is also recommended. Set aside the sodas, coffee and alcohol. Taking an MSM supplement is also a good idea. And don't forget about fish oil that is high in Omega 3's along with glucosamine and chondroitin. All of these are beneficial to bone and joint health.

The good news is that over 90% of patients fully recover from a ruptured disc without the need for surgery. Following the simple techniques shown here will help you be in the lucky percentage of those who don't have to go under the knife.

If you're suffering with chronic back, neck or leg pain that just won't go away, then it may be time to see a good chiropractor. They can locate areas that may be the cause of nerve interference and with a few simple and gentle adjustments, either by hand or with an activator, reduce or even eliminate your pain.

Seeing a chiropractor is a wise choice these days. The science of chiropractic has made tremendous strides in the last decade. They cover a multitude of treatments all geared to a natural and holistic approach to healing. They get results for their patients time after time when traditional medicine fails.

by: Richard Parry

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