Nonsurgical Treatments for Herniated Disk

Nonsurgical
Treatments for
Herniated Disk
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According to one estimate, about 60% of 60-year-old
people in the world suffer from herniated disk. Not only
that, about 20% of those who are younger than 60 years
old also had a herniated disc at least once in their lives.
Because of the degeneration of the bones, herniated
disk is common around the world. Thus, it is not difficult
to see that more and more people are looking for
effective herniated disk treatment in Dubai.

While surgical treatments are available for herniated disk, it is
often the last resort. Surgery is only used when there’s no
improvement in the condition of the patient after providing
other types of treatment.
Generally, it is always important to start with nonsurgical
options. Non-invasive procedures are more affordable and safer
in most cases.
In this post, let us take a look at some of the nonsurgical
treatment modalities for herniated disk.

01
Medication
• Depending on the severity of your herniated disk, the
doctor would prescribe medications to address your
symptoms.
• Most medications for herniated disk include pain
relievers anti-inflammatory drugs).
• Medications are also used for lower backpain
treatment.

02 Exercise
• If you are overweight, exercise can shed some extra pounds,
thereby, lessening the pressure on your spine.
• If you already have herniated disk or you are at risk of having
it, please speak to your physician or physiotherapist first
before undertaking any exercise programs.

Exercise
• If you are overweight, exercise can shed some extra pounds,
thereby, lessening the pressure on your spine.
• If you already have herniated disk or you are at risk of having
it, please speak to your physician or physiotherapist first
before undertaking any exercise programs.

03
Physical therapy
• Among the most effective treatment modalities for
herniated disk is physiotherapy or physical therapy.
• In fact, physical therapy is so effective that it is also
used as a sciatica treatment.
• It offers immediate pain relief, improves the condition
of the body, and prevents further injury.

Physical therapy could be a broad term
that refers to various physical techniques
such,
but not limited to the following:

• Deep tissue massage – it uses a stronger force or pressure to reach
deeper muscles and tissues. Deep tissue massage can help relax
muscle tension and increase blood circulation.
• Hydrotherapy – with the use of water, patients are given warm
shower or whirlpool bath to relieve pain and relax muscle.
• Hot and cold therapy – hot therapy improves blood flow while cold
therapy decrease inflammation. In most cases, cold therapy are
given 1-2 days after herniated disk happens while hot therapy is
given afterwards.
• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) – electrical
current is used to stimulate normal muscle contraction and
eliminate spasms.
• Traction – reduces gravitational pull to the spine, thereby reducing
disc herniation.

Getting the
right help

When it comes to treating your herniated
disk, you have different options to choose
from. However, among the many options
that you have, seeking the help of
competent and qualified physiotherapists
could be your best choice.

Thankfully, you can visit Scandinavian
Physiotherapy Center. They have the right
knowledge, skills, and experience to help relieve
the pain and discomfort you are having due to
your herniated disk.
Aside from that, they also provide other Dubai
Physiotherapy services to address different
musculoskeletal problems.
Give them a call today!