Symptoms of a herniated disc and ways to treat it.
The most common causes of a herniated disc:
- Carrying heavy objects incorrectly.
- Weak back muscles, whether for genetic or acquired reasons.
- Advancing age.
- Obesity.
The most important symptoms of a herniated disc:
- Pain in the lower back, which may extend to one of the legs in what is known as “sciatica”.
- Difficulty standing for long periods of time.
- In advanced cases, the patient may suffer from urinary incontinence (involuntary urination) due to a malfunction in the nervous mechanism responsible for urination.
How can a herniated disc be treated?
In most cases, it can be dealt with by maintaining rest, following a healthy diet to reduce body weight, taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications, and practicing physical therapy exercises regularly.
In the event that the above treatment methods fail, the surgical option is resorted to.
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