Treatment of vertebral hernia: basic techniques

Intervertebral hernia is an offsetpulpal nucleus, which is accompanied by a rupture in the region of the fibrous ring. Intervertebral hernia in the lower back is more often diagnosed, a hernia in the neck and chest area is much less common.

This pathology develops due to injury.spinal infections, metabolic disorders and osteochondrosis. Genetic predisposition is also important. Long-term sedentary work, carrying weights, the effect of constant vibration, incorrect posture are also provocative factors; therefore, effective treatment of vertebral hernia is possible only if all factors that adversely affect the vertebral column are eliminated. An important condition for quality therapy is the combination of various techniques. Drug intake should take place against the background of manual therapy and the use of physiotherapeutic procedures, among which a vertebral hernia is being acquired quite widely today with a laser.

The main symptom of intervertebral hernia ispain, localization of which depends on the affected segments. So, with a hernia in the cervical region, the pain can be given to the arm, in the thoracic region - to have a shingles character. In case of damage to the intervertebral discs of the lower back, the painful sensations are concentrated in the lower extremities.

To the important manifestations of intervertebral herniais a violation of sensitivity. Patients complain of "crawling goosebumps", as well as numbness of the limbs. Movement disorders are observed - muscle weakness, in some cases, paralysis of the legs and urination disorders (horse tail syndrome) develop.

It must be said that the treatment of vertebral hernia should be timely and correct, since this disease can lead to disability of patients.

How is the treatment of vertebral hernia?

Therapy of this pathology includes a conservative and operational method (remove the destroyed disk).

At the initial stage, they try to remove the pain syndrome.For this purpose, prescribed bed rest and painkillers. The choice of drugs depends on the stage of the disease and the severity of the clinical picture. In complex treatment often include anti-inflammatory, decongestants, diuretics (to relieve swelling during the infringement of the nerve roots), drugs that improve the trophism of tissues.

Conservative treatment of vertebral hernia includes:

• motor technique - is directed to the maximum development of the muscular system;
• manual therapy - is carried out with the purpose ofreduce the tension of the back muscles and reduce the load on the diseased disc. It is worth noting that the manual technique can only facilitate the course of the disease, but it does not affect the pathological process that causes the development of a hernia;
• physiotherapy which includes a wide rangetechniques - massage and reflexology, exposure to an electric, magnetic and electromagnetic field, as well as ultrasound and light. Laser treatment of vertebral hernia is widely used.