Slip Disc

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During a traumatic injury, your spine may lurch forward forcefully causing your vertebrae to compress the front of one or more of your lumbar discs beyond normal limits. As a result, the back of your disc protrudes backward. Causing small tears and thinning of your annulus fibrosis. Over time your damaged annulus fibrosis may weaken and change shape. And your nucleus proposes may dry out and lose flexibility. As your intervertebral discs deteriorate your nucleus proposes may pusher annulus outward resulting in a disc bulge. Depending on its location the bulge may push on or impinge one of your spinal nerves or spinal cord or your cauda Equina which is a collection of spinal nerve roots at the end of your spinal cord. Central disc bulges protrude backward into your spinal canal. Lateral disc bulges extend into your neural foramen. Severe lumbar disc injuries can tear your annulus fibrosis. Pressure from your vertebrae may push your nucleus proposes out of your torn annulus causing a disk herniation. A herniated lumbar disc can impinge upon your cauda equina or spinal nerves and cause symptoms such as pain numbness or weakness in one or both of your legs.

Stages of Slip Disc

Stage 1 : Degeneration

As the disc dehydrates with age, it begins to lose elasticity and becomes brittle.

Treatment Time : 2 Month

Sesssion Required : 10

Stage 2 : Bulging Disc Herniation

Over time tiny tears may form in the outer, fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) of an intervertebral disc allowing the soft, gel-like central portion (nucleus pulposus) to bulge out or produce a “bubble” along the tough fibrous outer layer.

Treatment Time : 4 Month

Sesssion Required : 20

Stage 3 : Extrusion

Next, a disc extrusion occurs when part of the nucleus breaks through the tough fibrous outer layer (annulus fibrosus ) but still remains within the disc. This type of lumbar herniation may also be referred to as a non-contained herniation or trans-ligamentous herniation.

Treatment Time : 6 Month

Sesssion Required : 30

Stage 4 : Sequestration

Finally, a disc sequestration occurs when the leaking gel-like material (nucleus pulposus) breaks through the tough outer layer (annulus fibrosus) and is loose within the spinal canal. This may also be referred to as a free fragment.

Treatment Time : 9 Month

Sesssion Required : 45

Slip Disc Symptoms
  • Lower back pain.
  • Numbness or tingling in your shoulders, back, arms, hands, legs, or feet.
  • Neck pain.
  • Problems bending or straightening your back.
  • Muscle weakness.
  • Pain in the buttocks, hips, or legs if the disc is pressing on the sciatic nerve.
Slip Disc Causes
  • Improper lifting – Using your back muscles instead of your legs to lift heavy objects can cause a herniated disc. Twisting while lifting can also make your back more vulnerable.
  • Weight – Being overweight puts added stress on the discs in your lower back.
  • Repetitive activities that strain your spine – Many jobs are physically demanding and may require constant lifting, pulling, bending, or twisting.
  • Frequent driving – Staying seated for long periods, along with vibration from the car engine, can put pressure on your spine and discs.
  • Sedentary lifestyle – Regular exercise is important in preventing many medical conditions, including a herniated disc.
  • Smoking – Smoking may lessen the oxygen supply to the disc and can cause more rapid degeneration.
Slip Disc Test in Diagnostic

Physical Test

  • Muscle strength tests
  • Sensory testing
  • Deep tendon reflexes
  • Lying straight-leg test
  • Sitting straight-leg test
  • Femoral stretch test
  • Valsalva maneuver

Medical Test

  • Computerized tomography
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Myelogram
  • EMG/NCS
Treatment Process of Slip Disc at Global Health Centre

Diagonosis

DIAGNOSIS

A slipped disc occurs when the gel covering a disc in the spine herniates and shifts, due to degeneration of disc elasticity. A slipped disc is also known as a ‘herniated’ disc.

LASER THERAPY

LASER TREATMENT

The laser beam is applied to the Lower Back of the Spine.

Outcomes

HEALTHY SPINE

After some sittings, Disc comes to its Regular Position.

Success Stories

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MRS. RAJVEER KAUR CAME TO US WITH THE PROBLEM OF SCIATICA PAIN | NEVER COMPRESSION, DISC PROLAPSE L4-L5 & L5- S1.

Slip Disc, Sciatica Pain
Exercises For Recovery : Slip Disc
  • Exercise 1: Back Extension
  • Exercise 2: Bent Leg Hamstring Stretch
  • Exercise 3: Butterfly Stretch
  • Exercise 4: Cat And Cow Pose
  • Exercise 5: Child’s Prayer Stretch
  • Exercise 6: Dynamic Hamstring Stretch
  • Exercise 7: Hip Flexor Stretch
  • Exercise 8: Piriformis Stretch

Back Extension

Step 1 : Lie face down on the mat with your elbows below your shoulders and your hands forward in line with your torso.

Step 2 : Press down onto the mat with both hands and forearms as you raise your head, shoulders, and chest off the ground. Feel a gentle stretch in the stomach muscles as you lengthen your spine. Keep both palms and both legs pressed firmly onto the floor. Hold the position for 8 to 10 seconds.

Step 3 : Then release and return to the starting position. Repeat this set ten times.

Bent Leg Hamstring Stretch

Step 1 : Lie on your back and bend one knee.

Step 2 : Pull the leg over, keeping the knee very slightly bent until a gentle stretch is felt at the back of the leg. Perform 3 sets of 10 seconds once or twice a day.

Butterfly Stretch

Step 1 : Sit on the floor or on a prop with the soles of your feet pressed together.

Step 2 : To deepen the stretch, move your feet closer toward your hips. Root down into your legs and sitting bones. Elongate and straighten your spine, tucking your chin toward your chest. Hold this position for up to 2 minutes.

Cat And Cow Pose

Step 1: Get onto the hands and knees with the knees hip-width apart.

Step 2: Arch the back, pulling the belly button up toward the spine.

Step 3: Slowly relax the muscles and allow the abdomen to sag toward the floor.

Step 4: Return to the starting position.

Step 5: Repeat 3–5 times, twice a day.

Child’s Prayer Stretch

Step 1 : Kneel on the floor with your knees about hip-width apart and sit back on your heels.

Step 2 : Flex forward at the hips, bringing your chest between or on top of your thighs. Keep your arms extended forward and your buttocks in contact with your heels. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat.

Dynamic Hamstring Stretch

Step 1 : Sit with one leg extended in front of you and the other leg folded behind, with your foot toward your glutes.

Step 2 : Fold forward at the waist and reach toward your shin or foot.

Step 3 : Roll back up to the seated position. Repeat with the other leg.

Hip Flexor Stretch

Step 1: Begin in a half-kneeling position with your right leg in front and left knee grounded.

Step 2: Squeeze the glutes on the left side to help release the hip flexors on the left, shifting your weight slightly forward.

Step 3: To add to this stretch, reach your left arm overhead and gently bend your torso toward the right. Hold for 45 seconds and repeat on the other side.

Piriformis Stretch

Step 1 : Lie on your back with your legs extended and your feet flexed upward.

Step 2 : Bend your right leg and clasp your hands around the knee.

Step 3 : Gently pull your right leg across your body toward your left shoulder. Hold it there for 30 seconds.

Step 4 : Push your knee so your leg returns to its starting position. Repeat for a total of 3 reps, then switch legs.

Diet For Recovery : Slip Disc

Dairy products

Contains

  • Calcium
  • Vitamin A
  • Riboflavin
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphorus
  • Vitamin D
  • Protein
  • Choline
  • Selenium

Fish

Contains

  • Calcium
  • Vitamin D
  • Potassium
  • Magnesium
  • Iron
  • Phosphorus
  • Riboflavin
  • Zinc
  • Omega-3
  • Iodine

Fruits

Contains

  • Fiber
  • Antioxidants
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Flavonoids

Vegetables

Contains

  • Fat
  • Vitamin A
  • Potassium
  • Vitamin C
  • Fiber
  • Folate

Herbs

Contains

  • Carbohydrates
  • Fat
  • Calcium
  • Protein
  • Potassium
  • Iron
  • Vitamins
  • Sodium
  • Cobalamin
  • Cholesterol

Spices

Contains

  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Iron

Avocados

Contains

  • Potassium
  • Vitamin C
  • Folate
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamins
  • Vitamin K1
Recommendation and Precautions for Slip Disc
  • Exercise moderately and regularly, such as brisk walking and swimming.
  • Maintain good posture when sitting or standing.
  • Lift heavy objects correctly by using your legs instead of your back.
  • Avoid activities that cause repetitive loading on your lower back, such as running or jumping rope.
  • Skip movements that involve significant axial loading on the lower back, such as squats and leg presses.
  • Avoid toe-touches, sit-ups, and yoga poses that worsen pain and lead to significant bending of the back.
  • Avoid trauma to your back.