Slipped disc answers (829)

A: slipped disc treatment may vary according to the severity of the injury. Treatment for the least severe injuries can often be done at home with heat or ice and little medical intervention. Sometimes treatment for a slipped disc will require a visit to a doctor’s office and a prescription for medication. In the worst cases, slipped disc treatment may require surgery. A slipped disc is also called a ruptured disk, a herniated disk, or a prolapsed disk. It typically affects the lower back and the neck. It occurs when the pads or discs between the vertebras rupture or...

A: slipped disc is a term that is used loosely to describe an abnormal condition in which a spinal disc is under pressure between two vertebrae. It is also referred to as a herniated disc, bulging disc, compressed disc, and prolapsed disc. A slipped disc usually causes pain that can range from mild to severe. Depending on where the rupture is located, it can also cause numbness and tingling in the arms and legs, and in severe cases, a slipped disc can interfere with bowel and bladder function, creating a life-threatening...

A: Yes, and see the doc asap as it could be damaging your spinal cord i have a bulged disc and i get twitching and spasams im my quads and calves, so it is indeed possible and likley that you have the same type of spasams if your slipped disc is in the lumbar area then it almost certian . Yes, sciatica is a symptom of disc herniation. I had a double-disc herniation (slipped disc) for over a year and physical therapy, even chiroproctor sessions, did not improve my symptoms significantly. I had a spinal surgery 3 weeks ago and my symptoms have since decreased. Yes, symptoms include twitchings, muscle spasms, sharp pains...

A: Hi Sina, Your pregnancy should be delayed until the disc is reduced, this is accomplished non-invasively with flexion/distraction therapy. A slipped disc will not cause paralysis. For decades flexion/distraction has decompressed discs without invasive cutting. http://www.coxtechnic.com/homepage.asp Flexion-Distraction Therapy - What is it? Flexion-Distraction, (F/D) is a gentle, chiropractic treatment procedure utilized for back and neck pain. Flexion-Distraction is a safe alternative to back surgery for those 95% of patients whose conditions do not demand surgical intervention. The doctor is in control of the treatment movements at all times. Flexion-Distraction is...

A: My preference would be massage first. Second is chiropractic. Often massage by itself will correct the problem. Simple back exercises will also help tremendously. Surgery is not needed for a slipped disc. The muscles, when healed and strengthened, will naturally pull the spine back into alignment. Good luck and be well. Kelley Go to a chiropractor. They are experts in realigning the spine. Do Not opt for surgery! you will not be satisfied with the results. The chiropractor can usually help you with a few quick visits. Forget about medication, unless you use Cod Liver Oil to reduce the inflammation. Usually a slipped disc heals on its own, but it can take up to 6 painful weeks.Try to avoid...

A: Hi Santosh, Whenever there is a slipped disc it means your intervertebral disc (which cushions each segment ofvertebra) get damaged. Outer shell layer of disc gets torn and inner cushion like pad bulges out of the outerlayer leading to pressure on nerve (sciatic nerve in your case) leading to pain in area supplied by that nerve(leg). Most people with slipped disc get better without surgery. You may require pain-killers andphysiotherapy for cure of your problem. I would suggest you to consult an orthopedician to evaluate theseverity of damage and requirement of surgery. You can also take a second opinion from a neurologist (ifreferred by...

A: A slipped disc is where the cartalage disc which sits inbetween each verabae squeezes out. The only way to cure it is to immobilise the two vertabrae that it sits between, to do this though, the disc needs to be removed or trimmed so that the joint can be fused together. Its a case of taking painkillers and not stressing the joint, or surgery. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/slippeddisc.htm This link as some info My mother has one and has done for 25 years. As far as I am aware you can''t cure it,just use physio exercises to try and keep it supple and moving and try and alleviate some pain. Wearing a surgical corset can help with...

A: Did your veterinarian diagnose your dog with a slipped disc?  Did he do x-rays and or a miligram to confirm his diagnosis?  How are you treating his condition?  How old is he? When was the dog diagnosed? There is always a chance that with proper holistic care the dog will recover but there is also a chance it may not get a lot better . It depends which disc was involved and how much pressure its rupture puts on the spinal cord. If the spinal cord involvement is minimal, the animal can do well on rest and confinement. On the other hand, if there is damage to the spinal cord, the dog may remain paralyzed or only regain a certain amount of function. However, even with surgery, whether there''s full recovery depends on...

A: Hi, Sorry to hear about your girl friend. slipped disc is diagnosed with physical examination, history,x-rays and if required Ct scans and MRI of the spine. Treatment depends upon the degree of herniation of thedisc. In minor cases rest, application of hot or cold packs with analgesics and physical therapy are enough totreat this condition. Muscle relaxants, acetaminophen and ibuprofen are regular medications used in this condition. If pain stillpersists a short course of steroids and narcotics can help in relieving the pain. In case these measures donot help, surgery might be considered. Best....

A: Hi, Thank you for posting. Some people believe ozone has healing properties. Precise medical ozone generators hasonly recently allowed the mechanisms.However, there are not enough studies that support this. Therapeutic useof ozone is not endorsed by health authorities or medical associations in most places. The ability to work ina slipped disc and nerve disorder will depend on the extent of the problem. It is usually evaluated by yourdoctor and approval to return to work is given if the condition returns to normal. Take care and do keep usposted....