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Herniated Disc Pain
Herniated disc pain is caused when an intervertebral disc becomes so weak that its outer wall tears and the inner disc material escapes into the spinal column. This extrusion may put undue stress on the foramen, which are the open canals on either side of the vertebrae through which spinal nerves travel. Herniated disc material also may press directly against the spinal cord. In any of these instances, nerves will send distress signals to the brain, which translates the compression as pain.
Herniated disc pain is often categorized as severe, mechanical pain that is triggered by sudden movement. For instance, if you have a herniated disc in the lumbar region of your spine that is pressing on the sciatic nerve, you might experience lower back disc pain in the form of sciatica, a traveling pain that shoots through your buttock and down one leg to your foot.
As with most back and neck conditions, a course of non-invasive, conservative treatment is almost always recommended for a herniated disc before you make the decision to undergo surgery. Possible therapies include pain medication, chiropractic work, medication, steroid injections, and rest. There are also a variety of alternative treatments, including:
- Acupuncture
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Acupressure
- Psychotherapy
- Biofeedback
- Electric stimulation
- Nerve blocks
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If you have tried a combination of these herniated disc pain relief options, but have failed to find extended pain relief from disc pain, the surgeons at Laser Spine Institute (LSI) may be able to help. Our minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures have helped tens of thousands of people rediscover a life without pain. So, if you suffer from degenerative disc pain, bulging disc pain, or any other type of intervertebral disc pain, contact us today for a free review of your MRI or CT scan.
Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.
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