Treatment of disc herniation

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Are you suffering from pain caused by a slipped disc?

Herniated discs are often treated without surgery and will typically consist of offloading the back, pain relief and rehabilitation of the back’s structures once symptoms have subsided.

In the clinic, we use laser treatment to reduce the pain of the symptoms in the acute phase. In addition, we can use a bandage to relieve the back during everyday activities. The outlook for recovery is very good, and the vast majority of people who have had a slipped disc recover without surgery. But as it can take many weeks for a disc to heal, patience is needed in the process. We guide you in pain- and symptom-relieving exercises to enable you to take action on your pain.

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FAQ about disc herniation


When we treat herniated discs in the clinic, we use laser therapy with a level-4 laser. But before that we do a thorough clinical examination. We do this to determine the exact cause of the problem. This is followed by a series of functional tests. Once the initial examination is over, we plan a course of treatment and rehabilitation. With the laser that we use in the clinic, we can stimulate the following with the 4 wavelengths:

  • 650-nm Stimulates surface treatment
  • 810-nm Stimulates and increases ATP production in cells
  • 915-nm Stimulates a more efficient release of oxygen to the cells
  • 980-nm Stimulates increased blood circulation

In particular, the ability to increase blood circulation and stimulate cells and pain relief is what we primarily aim for in a herniated disc. Treatment with laser painless and without side effects. The cells that are already in the process of healing will receive energy from outside, thereby strengthening and accelerating the body’s natural healing. We expect to start with 3-4 treatments within the first 10 days, to provide the maximum pain relief from the start. This way we can make sure you get back to everyday activities quickly. We also have the possibility to complement the treatment with shockwave and Magnetolith.

Once we’ve made the right diagnosis and started the pain-relieving treatment, rehabilitation will naturally start in parallel as the pain is reduced. Here we will initiate different kinds of training exercises, which gradually increase in load and intensity. Here you are followed to the end, as the back is weakened and requires the right control of intensity so that you do not relapse. The exercises can vary from some you can do at home, to workouts in a gym or clinic. Here it is important to be patient about the rehabilitation process itself, as results are achieved over time, not after the first training session.

A slipped disc occurs when the soft mass inside the cartilage disc (disc) breaks completely through a crack in the surrounding connective tissue ring. The soft part can then bag out towards the spinal canal. If the bulge presses on one of the nerves, pain may occur. However, this does not mean that a slipped disc always causes pain. A herniated disc most often occurs in the lower back around the lower lumbar vertebrae, but in some cases it can also occur in the cervical vertebrae and in rarer cases in the thoracic vertebrae. Sometimes it can be confused with back pain.

A lumbar disc herniation often occurs during heavy lifting or sudden inappropriate lumbar movements. It will typically cause mild pain in the lower back and clearly radiating pain to one leg. In rarer cases there will be radiation in both legs.

  • The pain is usually relieved when the pressure on the nerve root is reduced, which can be by lying down.
  • In addition to pain, you often have altered sensation in an area of your leg.
  • You may often experience reduced leg strength.
  • Bending forward and sideways towards the side where you have radiation in the leg, on the other hand, can often make the pain worse.
  • If you have problems with involuntary urination, bowel movements or lack of sexual function, you should consult a doctor immediately.

 

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