L5 S1 Disc Protrusion
Ranked #232 in Healthy Living, #5,635 overall
L5 S1 Disc Protrusion and the Pain
The L5 S1 disc is the most fragile and susceptible to protrusion since it gets more load than the other lumbar discs. This condition is also referred to as a slipped disc and it the most common cause of lower back pain.
It is very important to take care of it as soon as you find out that you have a L5 S1 disc protrusion. Not only will the pain become worse and worse, but a disc protrusion, also called bulging disc, is often just the preliminary phase of a more severe disc disease.
Read on and you will find out what a disc protrusion is, the symptoms and treatment options. For more detailed information get a copy of the free back pain book and visit FixMyDiscDisease.info
Disc Protrusion Definition
What is a disc protrusion?
Your back consists of a column of individual bones - or vertebrae - separated by small cushions - known as discs. These discs serve as shock-absorbing pads and are located between each vertebra.When a disc is strained beyond its limit, the outer casing may bulge or rupture. The jelly-like inner substance can be squeezed or pushed out to the side or back and touch or put pressure on one of the spinal nerves. This is commonly called a disc protrusion, also known as a herniated disc or a ruptured disc.
Symptoms of L5 S1 Disc Protrusion
The pressure on the spinal nerves mentioned above causes pain that can be felt all the way down to the back of the leg. Most back pain does not need medical attention, but if you have back pain that includes weakness down the leg or changes in your bowel or bladder, go see your doctor.
L5 S1 Disc Protrusion Treatment
Depending on how painful the l5 s1 disc protrusion is for you, there are a number of treatment options to give you some (at least temporary) relief.- Medication - Pain medication or muscle relaxants can avoid the worst an give you some pain release for the moment. Be aware of the fact that medicine usually has lots of side-effects, so don't overdo it. Also speak to a physician first and make sure you don't overdose or take the pills for too long time periods.
- Physiotherapy - The treatment offered by physiotherapists helps you stretch and strengthen the muscles involved. This takes some pressure and thus some of the pain away and also makes the back more flexible and stable.
- Stand up and Move - If you sit too much in the same position you put a lot of pressure on the l5 s1 disc and this brings you the pain. If you work in an office, make sure you stand up and walk around every now and then. Make it a habit never to sit down for too long. When at home, do some appropriate exercises for herniated discs.
- Massages - A massage therapy should be used in a combined treatment program as an additional method. Due to their relaxing effect, massages can help release some of the acute pain, but they are not suited to bring lasting results.
- Acupuncture - This is a scientifically accepted, very old herniated disc alternative treatment method (using thin needles to stimulate energy points in the body) that can help relief the pain caused by a disc protrusion. A very good option to release the pain temporarily.
- Cortisone Injections - Also known as "Epidural Steroid Injections", containing a local anaesthetic and steroids. The local anaesthetic lasts for about 12 hours, while the steroid helps decrease the nerve irritation, and usually starts working a day or two after the injection. Choosing this method should be deliberate, as it is not often effective in releasing the lower back pain.
- Spinal Decompression - This is a way of enlarging the space between the discs (by slowly separating the back bones) using technology. This method helps taking the pressure from the disc and even pulling it back in place, and thus reducing the protrusion.
- Surgery - This option should only be taken into consideration when all other treatment options have failed. A disc protrusion surgery is a very serious matter and it could even go wrong. When you decide to go for it, go talk to several doctors and read all you can about it. Be well informed and confident that you are doing the right thing.
Conventional Treatments are Only Temporary Fixes!
Unfortunately, all the treatment possibilities mentioned above are only treating the symptoms, not the causes of the pain.
In order to get rid of the pain for good, you must find the real root cause of your back pain. This underlying cause is different for everyone and you have to understand it in order to be able to get lasting results.
Only then can you develop your personalized treatment that is targeted and fits your unique condition caused by the l5 s1 disc protrusion. For detailed information on how to do this go to FixMyDiscDisease.info.
In order to get rid of the pain for good, you must find the real root cause of your back pain. This underlying cause is different for everyone and you have to understand it in order to be able to get lasting results.
Only then can you develop your personalized treatment that is targeted and fits your unique condition caused by the l5 s1 disc protrusion. For detailed information on how to do this go to FixMyDiscDisease.info.
Guestbook
submit
-
Reply
-
AgingIntoDisability
Jul 9, 2011 @ 12:55 pm | delete
- You have a ton of great tips here. Thanks!
-
The 7 Day Back Pain Cure Book on Amazon
More About Disc Protrusion and Other Disc Conditions
Disc Protrusion Guide
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byDisc Protrusion - Blog Posts
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byDisc Protrusion - Articles
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byLove This Lens?
This module only appears with actual data when viewed on a live lens. The favorite and lensroll options will appear on a live lens if the viewer is a member of Squidoo and logged in.
by DiscDiseaseGuru
DiscDiseaseGuru
For more l5 s1 disc protrusion info visit
Disc Protrusion Guide:
What is a Disc Protrusion
Foraminal Disc Protrusion
Central...
more »
- 19 featured lenses
- Winner of 5 trophies!
- Top lens » L5 S1 Disc Protrusion
Feeling creative?
Create a Lens!
Explore related pages
- Disc Desiccation: Cause & Treatment of Desiccated Discs Disc Desiccation: Cause & Treatment of Desiccated Discs
- Herniated Disc L5 - Symptoms & Treatment Herniated Disc L5 - Symptoms & Treatment
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion - Definition, Causes & Treatment Options Lumbar Disc Protrusion - Definition, Causes & Treatment Options
- Natural Medicine Natural Medicine
- Arthritis Pain Relief, Joint Pain Relief, Back Pain Relief Arthritis Pain Relief, Joint Pain Relief, Back Pain Relief
- L5 S1 Disc Herniation L5 S1 Disc Herniation
Disc Protrusion Guide
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byFeatured Lenses
Herniated Disc Info
Fetching RSS feed... please stand by