8 days agoAuthor: Gaurav Tiwari
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Do you have pain in your back? Suddenly the feet become numb? Neck pain and hands become numb? These can be symptoms of slip discs.
According to a study published in ‘Science Direct’, about 1.3% of people all over the world have a problem of slip discs sometimes in life. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, about 2% of people in India have a slip disc problem every year.
Our spine i.e. spine is made up of many small bones. These bones are connected from head to waist in a link. There are softened discs like these bones. The way vehicles have shock absorbs, which absorb shakes and the car keeps running smooth. Similarly, these disks absorb shocks and keep bones flexible. When they move or burst, it is called slip disc. Sometimes its symptoms can be so bad that it can be difficult to walk.
so ‘Sehthanama‘I will talk about slip disc today. Will also know that-
- What is this?
- What are its symptoms?
- What are the types of slip discs?
- What are the measures to treat and prevent it?
What is slip disc?
Orthopedic Dr. Ankur Gupta says that if a sharp shock occurs, the disc may slip or burst. It may also be that the gel -like substance comes out of the disc, it is called slip disc or herniated disc.
How many types of slip discs are there?
Dr. Ankur Gupta says that the slip disc may begin to hear that the disk has slipped. However, it may explode in addition to the disk slipping or maybe a substance -like substance filled inside it has been released. There are many types of slip discs-
Protrusion- When the exterior of the disc moves from its place but does not burst completely.
Extrusion- When the disk gel -like substance comes out of the surface, but still remains inside the disc.
Sequestration- When the inner jelly -like substance of the disk comes out completely and makes pressure on the spinal cord.
Bulging Disc- When the whole disc swells lightly, but does not burst.
Causes of slip disc
Slip disc problem is usually seen more after the age of 40 to 50 years. With increasing age, the discs present between the spinal bones begin to weaken. The risk of their explosion or slipping increases. However, wrong lifestyle and lifting very heavy weight can cause this problem even at an early age. See all the reasons for this in graphic-
What is the treatment of slip disc?
For this, physiotherapy can be given with pain medicines. Apart from this, doctors can do some exercises.
Medications: Pen killer is given for mild pain and if this pain is felt in the veins, medicines like gabapantin can be given.
Physiotherapy: Exercise and massage can reduce pain.
Injection therapy: Steroid injections are given in severe cases.
Surgery: If the pain remains too much after treatment for about 6 weeks, then the operation can be done.
How to avoid slip discs?
The special thing about the disc is that it keeps cushions between the bones of our spine and gives them flexibility. As much as we continue to go and exercise, it will remain healthy. Slip disk can be a problem if the sydentory is following lifestyle or sitting in the same posture for a very long time. Follow these tips to prevent this-
- Exercise lightly daily.
- Sit in the right posture and walk, sit upright, do not go down.
- Take healthy diet and keep it under weight control.
- Avoid sitting for a long time. Walk with a break in between.
- While lifting very heavy weight, resort to knees, do not insist on the back.
Common questions and answers related to slip disc
Question: Can slip disk be cured on its own?
answer: Yes, light slip disc can be cured on its own. It may take a few weeks or a few months. Drugs and physiotherapy may have to be taken if needed. Surgery may also be required in severe cases.
Question: Is it possible to completely protect from slip disc?
answer: Yes, if the correct posture is adopted. Exercise daily, avoiding heavy weight lifting and taking healthy diet is possible to protect against slip discs.
Question: What exercises should be done in the slip disc?
answer: Stretching, core strength exercises, yoga and light physiotherapy can be done with a doctor’s advice, but do not exercise without advice.
Question: Can walking in slip discs increase difficulty?
answer: No, light activity and walk can reduce pain. However, during this time one should avoid bending too much or doing heavy work.
Question: Can the problem of slip discs be completely cured?
answer: This problem can come under control by proper treatment, exercise and adoption of healthy lifestyle. However, in some cases it can occur frequently, so caution is necessary.
Question: Which foods are beneficial in slip discs?
answer: During this time, eating milk, curd, almonds, green vegetables and vitamin-D can be beneficial to keep bones strong.
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