Treatment of spinal protrusions: discs, cervical, lumbar

It can be said that protrusion is the initial degree of herniation of the intervertebral disc.

Protrusion is called the protrusion of the disc more than one millimeter.

This disease can be treated without surgery, while the next phase of the disease( extrusion) will already require surgical treatment.

Treatment of spinal protrusion

Treatment should be carried out in a comprehensive manner, solving the problem from different angles.

Protrusion rarely develops in the thoracic region, more often in the cervical region, and most often it can be found in the lumbar spine.

Treatment of protrusion of the cervical spine

The overwhelming number of diseases with the protrusion of the cervical department lends itself to conservative treatment, which is a complex of actions aimed at:

• removal of edema of soft tissues and pain sensations;
• restoration of natural sensitivity in the affected area;
• development of the functions of the spine;
• recovery of ease of movement.

First, the spinal column is stretched and fixed, which makes it possible to remove excess load on the inflamed disk. In parallel, medicinal substances are prescribed for the removal of edema and the elimination of the inflammatory process.

After taking these drugs, you should:

• manual therapy;
• with hardware therapy;
• curative gymnastics;
• reflexotherapy;
• massage.

Combined treatment is aimed at:

• restoration of full-value operation of the spine;
• improvement in muscle tone adjacent to the affected disc;
• removal of surplus loads from a sore disk.

For prophylaxis it is provided:

• correction of posture in children;
• maintenance of a healthy( mobile) way of life;
• maintenance in the tone of the muscles of the spinal column;
• doing physical exercises.

Treatment of protrusion of the spinal discs

This treatment is also carried out in a complex form and is directed, first of all, to the elimination of the transmission of nerve roots in the affected vertebral column.

The main treatment for protrusion of the disc is aimed at:

• elimination of pain syndrome;
• exclusion of the main causes of the disease.

The main goal of the treatment is to stop the complete destruction of the disc at the earliest stages of the disease.

The complex of medical procedures includes:

• consultation and examination with a neurologist;
• the choice and purpose of medications for the removal of pain;
• electrophoresis;
• antihomotoxic therapy;
• computer magnetic therapy;
• selection of special physical exercises.

A full cycle of treatment can take two years.

Treatment of protrusion of the lumbar spine

For the first time protrusion of the lumbar region may appear in adults( from 18 years).

The first symptoms begin with aching pain in the back, appearing after prolonged walking, sitting or standing. Drawing pain in the lumbar region can be strengthened by pulling forward a straight leg or with head inclinations. Then there is pain in the leg, descending to the feet. There is numbness, tingling, there is a feeling of "wadded" feet. The patient becomes difficult to perform lumbar movements, he has lumbago( backache), constant headaches and pain in the feet.

Treatment of protrusion

Treatment is medicated and reflexive.

Non-drug treatment can include:

• laser therapy;
• pharmacopuncture;
• vacuum therapy;
• acupuncture.

The following medications are medicated:

• B vitamins;
• muscle relaxants;
• anti-inflammatory non-steroid drugs.