Those who have a state of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve have symptoms of back pain at the area of the waist, particularly when they must stand for a long time or sit in the same posture for a long time, which affects the living of daily life. Many people understand wrongly that when there is an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve, surgery alone is necessary. But in truth, an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve, or the group of the disease of office syndrome, does not need surgery and can still be treated. Let us see by which methods it can be treated

What is an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve

The disease of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve (Herniate Disc) arises from the intervertebral disc, which is the bone at the area of the spine, being destroyed until it is damaged. It can arise from an injury or from degeneration of the bone, with the result that the intervertebral disc bursts and the part of the cartilage inside comes out and presses on the nerve, giving rise to local symptoms of pain, such as back pain that does not go away, and pain at the area of the lower waist coming down to the hip or the back of the thigh. If it presses on a nerve, the patient will have symptoms of pain and numbness in the leg, weakness, or hurting at the area of the line of the nerve that is pressed on as well

When there is an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve, can surgery be avoided

An intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve is a disease that gives rise to symptoms of pain, and the severity differs depending on the stage of the disease. Many people understand wrongly that when there is the disease of the intervertebral disc, surgery alone is necessary in order to be cured. But in truth, when there is the disease of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve, surgery can be avoided, but it is necessary to come in for treatment, so that the physician assesses the symptoms and finds an approach in treatment that suits the symptoms of each individual

The forms of treatment of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve

The treatment of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve can be divided into 2 main forms, namely the treatment of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve without surgery, and the form with surgery

Treating an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve without surgery

The treatment of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve without surgery is treatment according to the symptoms, in order to relieve the symptoms of pain that arise, because normally the intervertebral disc can improve by itself from the repair of the body, and there are several methods of treatment that do not require surgery and give a good result no differently. These range from the use of medicine in order to relieve the symptoms of pain, through to treatment with rehabilitation medicine or the doing of physiotherapy, in order to release the muscles and reduce the symptoms of pain, together with exercise in order to strengthen the strength of the muscles of the core and increase the flexibility of the muscles of the back

Treating an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve with surgery

In a case where the treatment of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve without surgery has already been done, but the various symptoms still do not improve, or the symptoms are at a severe level, until the symptoms of pain disturb the living of daily life, the doctor may recommend doing surgery

The method of observing the preliminary symptoms of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve

The preliminary symptoms of those who have the problem of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve are as follows

Back pain and pain at the area of the waist, coming and going
Pain radiating down as far as the leg, the calf, or the foot
Not being able to walk far, having symptoms of pain and numbness down to the leg as if there were cramp as well, having to stop and rest, and only then being able to walk on
In patients who have severe symptoms, there may be symptoms of weakness of the muscles of the leg and not being able to bend the ankle up
Some individuals may have problems concerning the control of excretion

The symptoms of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve

The symptoms of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve for the most part begin from symptoms of back pain, particularly at the area of the waist, but the symptoms may differ in each individual, depending on the position and the severity of the pressing. The level of severity can be divided into 3 stages, as follows

The beginning stage

Back pain coming and going, particularly when standing or sitting for a long time
There may be symptoms of pain radiating to the hip or the thigh
When one gets to sit and rest, the symptoms gradually improve

The middle stage

Continuous and more severe back pain
Clear pain radiating down the leg, and sometimes there may be symptoms of numbness as well
Movement is done with more difficulty, particularly bending down or looking up
There may be slight symptoms of weakness of the muscles

The severe stage

Severe pain in the back and the leg
Clear symptoms of numbness and weakness of the leg
There may be problems in controlling excretion
In some cases symptoms of wasting of the muscles of the leg may be found

When a physician should be seen

Although symptoms of back pain can arise from several causes and do not come only from an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve, whenever there are symptoms of back pain, particularly in those who have the problem of chronic back pain that has hurt continuously for as long as 2 weeks, have symptoms of pain radiating down the leg, or have symptoms of numbness as well, a physician should be seen immediately, in order to find the cause of the symptoms of pain that have arisen. Therefore we should keep observing our own body often, which will help in knowing the abnormality that has arisen quickly. When there are symptoms of back pain, the doctor should be seen in order to find the cause and assess the symptoms; it should not be left, so that the doctor can carry out the treatment in good time

The method of treating this symptom by PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic

PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic is a clinic specialising in medical practice in the branch of rehabilitation medicine, which has expertise in treating symptoms of pain at every stage. We have an approach in treating an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve without surgery, with modern medical technology, whether it is stimulation with electromagnetic waves (Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation, or PMS), in order to relieve the symptoms of pain from the system of the nerves and the muscles; or treatment with high-power laser light (High Power Laser Therapy), which uses the energy of light of high intensity to stimulate the treatment and relieve the symptoms of pain, stimulate the tissue to repair itself, stimulate the circulation of the blood, as well as reduce the inflammation. Even the use of needling, or Western needling (Dry Needling), is another choice in order to help reduce the symptoms of pain and the tightness of the muscles around the line of the spine, which is one part that can give rise to the symptoms of pain

The approach to prevention

An intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve is a disease that can arise from several causes, from heredity and abnormality of the structure of the bones through to the behaviour of living, whether it is body weight that is too great, lifting heavy things regularly, sitting and working in the wrong posture, sleeping in the wrong posture, smoking continuously for a long time, and not exercising. These various factors all result in the problem of an inflamed intervertebral disc arising

As for the approach in preventing the problem of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve, it can be done easily by changing the lifestyle of living, beginning from reducing the various risky behaviours, turning to give attention to health, eating beneficial food, exercising regularly, changing the position in sitting and working, not bending down and looking up repeatedly, as well as avoiding lifting heavy things and lifting things in the correct way by keeping the back in a straight line. Just this already helps prevent the problem of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve to a certain level

FAQ

PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic has gathered the questions met often and answered the questions so that many people have their doubts resolved

Does treating an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve at PYONG Rehabilitation cure it completely or not

The treatment of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve by physiotherapy is a method that helps relieve the symptoms of pain so that they improve, so that we can live daily life normally. For anyone who has symptoms of back pain, you should come in and see the doctor, in order to have an assessment of the symptoms and for the doctor to help recommend the method of treatment onward

If the symptoms of an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve are not treated, is there a chance of paralysis or not

When there is an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve and it is left without treatment, the symptoms may gradually become heavier, depending on the behaviour and the factors that give rise to the disease. A number can go away by themselves from the recovery of the body, but in some cases the patient may come to have a severe abnormality of the nervous system, giving rise to symptoms of weakness in the arm or the leg more and more. For the most part there is no paralysis, but there will be symptoms of pain, weakness, and numbness until daily life is disturbed

In summary

For anyone who has symptoms of back pain often, or has symptoms of chronic back pain, it should not be left, but the doctor should be seen quickly in order to have an assessment of the symptoms before the symptoms become severe. For those who have an intervertebral disc pressing on a nerve, it can be treated without surgery, but it must receive care and treatment correctly and continuously, as well as having a change of behaviour and suitable exercise, which will help prevent and relieve the symptoms effectively