Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc

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A Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc is Mostly Painful

A prolapsed intervertebral disc (also known as slipped or herniated or slipped disc) is a condition that occurs when the spongy part of a disc that lies between two adjacent vertebrae in the spine comes out and presses on the nerve.

A prolapsed intervertebral disc is a very common condition that tends to affect people between the ages of 30 and 50. It is or can become an excruciatingly painful condition if not treated well.

This lens will give you some information about the causes, the symptoms and the treatment options for a prolapsed intervertebral disc. For more information visit FixMyDisDisease.info and get a copy of the free back pain book.

The Causes of Prolapsed Intervertebral Discs

Usually the intervertebral discs become less flexible with the aging, which increases the risk of injury. However, a prolapsed disc can also occur as a consequence of an injury such as falling, repeated straining, hard lifting, and also overweight.

The Symptoms of a Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc

How do I know I have this condition?

The main symptom of a prolapsed intervertebral disc is back pain. This is usually something that most people tolerate. It is later on, when they start getting sciatica, which is a really horrible leg pain along the course of the nerve, when they mostly come to realize it.

This video helps you understand what exactly is going on in your back when an intervertebral disc prolapses.
How Prolapsed and Herniated Discs Cause Sciatica
by DrJonathanKuttner | video info

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Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc Treatment

There are several treatment possibilities to relieve the acute pain: pain-killers, relaxants, anti inflammatory drugs, ice and heat packs, physiotherapy and even surgery. These methods, however, only help combat the symptoms, and not the real root cause of the problem.





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Conventional Treatments Are Only Temporary Fixes!

These treatment methods all focus on treating the symptoms of the problem and not the problem itself. They are a good option to get rid of the acute pain, but then other measures have to be taken in order to achieve lasting results.

In order to get lasting pain relief you must treat the real root cause of the problem. Only in this way can you use the right treatment methods that are personalized for your specific condition.

For detailed information and instructions on how this is done, visit FixMyDiscDisease.info.

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  • VKumar Feb 4, 2012 @ 5:04 am | delete
    A very informative Lens on a very important and common medical condition. Great share.

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