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Disc Protrusion Prevention

Disc Protrusion

There are certainly instances where disc protrusion prevention is impossible. Perhaps you experience a disc injury after trauma, an accident, overexertion, or spontaneous movement – none of these events are foreseeable. However, many cases of disc protrusion happen due to gradual, progressive deterioration of the spine, which means there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of pain.

Causes of Disc Protrusion

?A disc protrusion is similar to a bulge, where an intervertebral disc presses beyond its normal boundary, but a protrusion usually means the protruding section involves a higher percentage of the disc’s circumference and is slightly more advanced than a bulge, meaning the disc is closer to rupturing. Several factors can lead to spine disc protrusion, including:

  • Obesity
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Genetic factors
  • Smoking
  • Trauma or overuse

Improving Your Health for Disc Protrusion Prevention

Lifestyle and behavior modification can go a long way in disc protrusion prevention. Consider the following adjustments:

  • Exercise regularly
  • Improve your diet
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Quit smoking
  • Practice proper posture
  • Never strain your back with heavy lifting

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Treatments for Disc Protrusion

Even for the healthiest individuals, an intervertebral disc protrusion may still become a reality. However, the good news is that spine surgery is rarely necessary. If an MRI or CT scan has confirmed a diagnosis of disc protrusion, begin a regimen of physical therapy, pain medication, rest, and gentle exercise.

In the event that these conservative measures prove ineffective, your next best course of action is to seek a gentle, minimally invasive procedure that can address your disc protrusion with the least amount of trauma to surrounding nerves and muscles. Contact Laser Spine Institute for more information about our endoscopic techniques and outpatient procedures.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.

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