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Herniated Disc

Herniated Disc Treatment Los Angeles & Beverly Hills CA

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Herniated Disc Treatment Los Angeles & Beverly Hills CA

A herniated disc is also called a ruptured or slipped disc. The rupture occurs when the outer casing of the disc (annulus) frays and tears, and the inner jelly-like substance (nucleus) bulges outside the disc.

The most common location for a herniated disc is the lower back (lumbar spine), which is subject to the most mechanical stress.

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Intelligent Pain Solutions treats all types of simple and complicated pain conditions. like back and neck pain.

  • What are the symptoms of a herniated disc?

    • When a disc ruptures, the inner substance protrudes out and irritates or compresses the spinal nerve roots. If this occurs in the lumbar spine, it produces sciatica, which is pain, numbness, and tingling that radiates down the sciatic nerve through the buttocks, back of leg, and sometimes, into the foot.

      The pain associated with a herniated disc is a burning sensation or dull ache, and it can be intermittent, recurrent, or chronic. The severity ranges from mild to severe, depending on activities.

  • What causes a herniated disc?

    • Wear-and-tear of the spine and intervertebral disc, as well as aging, can lead to a herniated disc. A fall, car accident, prolonged sitting, or heavy lifting can cause a herniated disc. With aging, the disc loses water content, which makes it less able to provide adequate cushion for the vertebrae. Over time, forward bending, lifting, and twisting make the discs more vulnerable to rupture. In addition excessive body weight increases disc compression and lack of exercise has been found as a risk factor for herniated discs.

  • How common is a herniated disc?

    • According to statistics, the prevalence of symptomatic herniated lumbar disc is around 1-3%. The majority of herniated discs occur in people aged 30 to 50 years, and men are twice as likely to be affected. For people with herniated discs, 95% of herniations occur in the lumbar spine.

  • What treatment options are available for herniated discs?

    • There are several treatment options available for herniated disc pain, but therapy depends on the severity of the condition and the extent of the pain. Treatment measures include:

      Medications - The pain specialist may prescribe anti-inflammatory agents, such as naproxen sodium or ibuprofen. For severe pain, stronger medications may be necessary. If muscles spasms occur, the doctor may recommend Flexiril or Baclofen.

      Physical therapy - The doctor may recommend physical therapy for pain relief during the acute phase. The therapist can use ice, heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage to promote healing and ease pain.

      Epidural steroid injection (ESI) - Proven to have an 80-90% success rate in clinical studies, ESI involves the injection of a long-acting corticosteroid into the epidural space near the spinal cord.

      Nerve root block - For patients with sciatica, the selective nerve root block is helpful for diagnosing the exact source of pain. The doctor injects an anesthetic near the nerve root to block pain signals, using x-ray guidance for needle placement. This block has a proven efficacy rate of around 80%, according to clinical research studies.

      Spinal decompression therapy - With this treatment, a special computerized table is used to gently decompress the herniated disc and elongate the spine. The table uses distraction force to target the compressed disc and nerve.

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