Hernia Treatments?
Diagnosis & Initial Hernia Treatments
Making the diagnosis of a herniated disc depends on:
- the symptoms experienced by you,
- the physical examination findings, such as testing sensations, muscle strength, and reflexes, and
- the X-ray and MRI results.
Treatment usually begins with:
- Rest & Activity Modification.
- Ice & heat applications, to relax the back muscles.
- Physical Therapy can stabilize the lumbar spine muscles. This has an effect of decreasing the load experienced by the disc and vertebrae.
Stronger and well balanced muscles help control the lumbar spine and minimize the risk or injury to the nerves and the disc. What is the smartest seating solution?
