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99% OF LUMBAR AND NECK HERNIA SURGERIES ARE PERFORMED FOR NOTHING
At some point in the life of adults, there is a significant degree of back and neck pain, and in such a situation, we first think of lumbar and neck hernias. However, the lower back pain can occur due to many reasons; curvature of the spine, the lumbar muscles on an overload, infections, rheumatic diseases, weakening of the bone structure, reflected the pain from internal organs (kidney, intestine, gall bladder, prostate, gynecological diseases, stomach, etc.), such as approximately 60 reason. Hernia-caused pains account for about only 10 percent of them. Dr. “not every low back pain is a herniated disc, and surgery is the last option,” she says.
Low back pain can occur for many reasons. iHealth member and Antalya hospital clinic Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist Dr. the reasons for this “curvature of the spine, the lumbar muscles on an overload, infections, rheumatic diseases, weakening of the bone structure, reflected the pain from internal organs (kidney, intestine, gall bladder, prostate, gynecological diseases, stomach, etc.), such as approximately 60 reason.” she ranks it as such. According to Dr. hernia-caused pains account for about only 10 percent of them.
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NO NEED FOR SURGERY
Dr. she says that the words that patients hear when a hernia is diagnosed are mostly the following:
– The only cure for you is surgery.
– You’ll be paralyzed.
– There is no other salvation.
– You’ll be out of manhood.
Of course, when it comes to “surgery as the only and last resort”, it feels like there is no choice left to do. However, Dr. said, “not every low back pain is a herniated disc, and surgery is the last option. Surgery may be required in only one out of 100 herniated discs, and 99 of them heal without surgery,” she says.
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WHAT TO DO TO TREAT A HERNIA?
The treatment of hernia is aimed at ensuring the normal functioning of muscle, nerve vessels and other tissues, removing nerve pressure, protecting tissues, ensuring circulation and normalizing functions. At the end of a good course of physical therapy, it is necessary to ensure the mobility of the spine, normalize the functions and completely eliminate the pain.
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NON-SURGICAL METHODS OF TREATMENT OF HERNIATED DISC
Dr. it is possible to get rid of the hernias with non-surgical, painless, easy, effective and fast methods of treatment for hernia treatment in Turkey” she says. She notes that for successful treatment, first of all, the diagnosis and the degree of the disease are also important. Accordingly, it underlines that a treatment program should be planned according to the individual characteristics of the person.
Dr. finally, she gives the following information about the treatment methods and the process.
Point-shot regional injections: Applications such as PRP, stem cell, mesotherapy, ozone oxygen therapy, neuraltherapy, prolotherapy and deep spinal injections are selected according to the degree of hernia and other systemic condition of the patient.
Laser hilotherapy, radiofrequency, backup, robot treatments and traction are used to remove the load on the disk and relieve the nerves from pressure.
Osteopathy, an appropriate manual therapy, massage, kinesiobant, magnetic field, classical and new generation methods of physical therapy.
Methods such as a detox program, and medical hajamat (mug therapy) to eliminate edema, restore lymphatic drainage, and make muscles flexible.
To prevent increased intra-abdominal pressure, which can cause herniated disc, and studies aimed at intestinal health.
Combination of serums such as alpha lipoic Acid and vitamin B intravenously for strengthening muscle and nerve function, regulation of other medicinal drugs.
Exercises should be planned specifically according to the needs of the person, support muscle and nerve functions.
RF Ablation (Radiofrequency).
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AT WHAT STAGE DOES SURGERY BE REQUIRED FOR THE HERNIA PROBLEM?
Dr. “Surgery is recommended only if Cauda Equina Syndrome has occurred.” she says. At this stage, numbness between the legs and around the genitals or anus in the area called the appendix, impaired the function and sudden loss of strength are observed. And this happens very rarely. Hernias can be treated without surgery before reaching this level.
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HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF FROM A HERNIA?
Our daily life movements are important to protect against hernias; stand up straight, let your bed and pillow fit you, keep your mind on your waist to protect your vertebrae while sitting, standing, wearing shoes while carrying things. The more flexible your muscles are, the more protected you will be from hernias, and for this purpose, muscle sports should be in your life. Walking, swimming, pilates, cycling are the most suitable exercises for maintaining your waist and flexibility.
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HERNIA IS ALSO EASY TO PREVENT AND TREAT
You can protect your waist best by yourself and keep it away from pain. You can get information from your Turkey specialist doctor to find out the ways of treatment and prevention in hospital.
With the right diagnosis and the right treatments that are appropriate for you that start on time, you can get rid of lumbar and neck hernias without surgery.
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