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Lumbar Disc Disease

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Lumbar Disc Disease

In between the vertebrae of the lumbar spine there are  discs of cartilage which separate and provide cushioning . When the disks are damaged either by trauma or a degenerative conditions or trauma this can cause the material inside to bulge into the spinal canal.

Pain in the lower back is particularly common, although it can be felt anywhere along the spine, from the neck down to the hips. The pain can come and go in most cases it is not caused by anything serious and will usually get better over time.

 But sometimes the pain can last a long time or keep coming back.

How to relieve back pain

  • stay as active as possible and try to continue your daily activities as resting for long periods may make the pain worse
  •  exercises and stretches or other activities including  walking, swimming, yoga may also be helpful
  • Anti-inflammatory painkillers
  • hot or cold compression packs for short-term relief 

 People who manage to stay positive despite their pain tend to recover quicker.

But it's a good idea to get help if:

  • the pain does not start to improve within a few weeks
  • the pain stops you doing your day-to-day activities
  • the pain is very severe or gets worse over time
  • you're worried about the pain or struggling to cope

Our physiotherapists and clinicians at Prestige Healthcare can assist you with managing your back pain.

Treatments for back pain from a specialist

A GP, specialist or physiotherapist may recommend extra treatments if they do not think your pain will improve with self-help measures alone.

These may include:

  • group exercise classes where you're taught exercises to strengthen your muscles and improve your posture
  • manual therapy treatments, such as manipulating the spine and massage, which are usually done by a physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath
  • psychological support, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which can be a useful part of treatment if you're struggling to cope with pain

Some people choose to see a therapist for manual therapy without seeing a GP first. If you want to do this, you can book an appointment directly with us here at Prestige Healthcare.

Causes of back pain

It's often not possible to identify the cause of back pain , this referred to as non-specific back pain.

Sometimes the pain may be from an injury such as a sprain or strain, but often it happens for no apparent reason. It's very rarely caused by anything serious.

Occasionally back pain can be caused by a medical condition such as:

  • a slipped (prolapsed)disc – where a disc of cartilage in the spine presses on a nearby nerve
  • sciatica – irritation of the nerve that runs from the pelvis to the feet

These conditions tend to cause additional symptoms, such as numbness, weakness or a tingling sensation, and they're treated differently from non-specific back pain.

If back pain continues it could be a sign of something more serious and need to be checked urgently.

For more information about Lumbar Disc Disease or Back Pain in general, or to have an assessment, or some treatment contact us by filling out the form below, emailing or calling us.

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