In this post, we have discussed about the cause of herniated disc and its nonsurgical treatment which will be helpful to reduce pain.

2. Index
 What is Herniated Disc?
 Cause of Herniated Disc
 Symptoms of Herniated Disc
 Nonsurgical Treatments for a Lumber Herniated Disc
 Chiropractic Treatment
 Sciatica Exercise
 Medications
 Epidural Steroid Injections
 Who We Are?

3. What is Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc is a problem with one of the
rubbery cushions (disks) between the individual
bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your
spine. A spinal disc is a little like a jelly donut, with
a softer center encased within a tougher exterior.

4. Cause of Herniated Disc
 When the outer ring becomes weak or torn and allows
the inner portion to slip out.
 A disk can slip out of place while you are twisting or
turning to lift an object.
 Lifting a very large, heavy object can place great strain
on the lower back, resulting in a slipped disk.

5. Symptoms of Herniated Disc
 Pain and numbness, most commonly on one side of
the body
 Pain that worsens at night or with certain movements
 Pain that worsens after standing or sitting
 Unexplained muscle weakness
 Tingling, aching, or burning sensations in the affected
area.

6. Nonsurgical Treatments for a
Lumber Herniated Disc
 Chiropractic Treatment
 Sciatica Exercise
 Medications
 Epidural Steroid Injections

7. Chiropractic Treatment
It is a health care profession dedicated to the non-
surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system
and/or musculoskeletal system. It usually involves
treatment of common lower back pain condition
through manual therapy. This treatment applied with
the goal of improving functionality and reducing nerve
irritability.

8. Sciatica Exercise
Specific exercise for lumbar herniated disk are
prescribed according to which position will cause the
patient’s symptoms to move from the leg.
Many patient take extension exercise or press –ups to
remove the pain.
 The low back is gently placed into extension by lying
on the stomach (prone position) and propping the
upper body up on the elbows, keeping hips on the
floor.

9. Medications
Medications may also help reduce the pain from a
herniated disc, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce the inflammation caused
by the disc herniation.

10. Epidural Steroid Injections
Either oral steroid medication or an epidural injection
may achieve a stronger anti-inflammatory effect,
although their use is a little riskier. Approximately 50%
of the time, it will provide pain relief that may last
from one week up to one year.

11. Who We Are?
AyurMana Review is an Ayurvedic Hospital in
Kerala(India) which provides the best treatments for
herniated disc and back pain.