In today’s strenuous society, we are constantly on the go. We hardly slow our pace and attend to some minor life obstacles. We shrug off minor illnesses such as the common cold, headaches and even toothache. There are just not enough hours in the day to solve all of these problems. However for those suffering from back pain, moving on while neglecting the pain is a tall order . Extreme pain emanating from a herniated disc can be enervating. The spasms and aches from the crushed nerves feel as if with one step,  it will all be over. How does one cope with such a painful barrier? After treatment, does it enable one to resume doing normal activities? The following question and answer discussion will attempt to provide a more in depth information about the subject on hand.

What is herniated disc and what are the risk factors?

A disc becomes herniated when it is pressed against nerve endings. This pressure can spawn into an excruciating pain that could lead to numbness and stinging feeling. Although there are a multitude of different causes, a herniated disc is normally associated with old age. Age is one contributory factor that weakens the discs in our spine causing it to lose some of its cushion. The effect is that the disc may be subjected to tear, forcing the nucleus to push through and end up putting pressure on the nerves. Sport related injuries and lifting weights incorrectly are just a few additional reasons why many people experience a herniated disc at least once in their lifetime .

What are the associated signs?

People afflicated with herniated discs experience pain in the back and leg portion. The pressure applied on the nerve is likely to cause a tingling sensation, numbness, intermitent pain and sometimes muscle spasms.

Is there a way to stop it from recurring?

Although the occurrence is inevitable, you can minimize the possibility of sustaining an injury. Be sure to stretch daily, exercise properly and most importantly, avoid smoking. Disc degeneration follows with such unhealthy habits. When lifting heavy objects, be mindful of your posture. You should exert effort from your knees and not your back.

How is a herniated disc treated?

The most effective treatment for a herniated disc is spinal decompression therapy. Fortunately, this treatment is non-surgical, non-invasive and definitely, a lot cheaper than most procedures. The treatment procedure underscores the application of pressure to your spine. The procedure entails stretching the discs to allow the blood supply and other important nutrients to circulate into the spine. Once the disc regains flexibility, healing begins and the occurence of muscle spasms are reduced. Spinal decompression therapy is perfect for a herniated disc because the treatment itself is pain-free. The procedure requires you to lie on a table  and have to be hooked to a strap which is the source of pressure to your spine. Patients who undergo 4-5 sessions of spinal decompression therapy per week are hopeful that the treatment will enable them to go back to normalcy. They can actually focus on more important things, rather than being stuck on the couch in debilitating pain. At last, a reliable treatment is available.