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EDISCSCULPTBulging discs are one of the most common spine conditions. Although they are highly treatable, in the meantime they can cause unpleasant symptoms like pain, muscle weakness, and tingling. If you have this condition, it's important to be informed about your options with a bulging disc so you can make the right decisions.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy often plays a major role in treatment, even if other methods are also used. This type of treatment is aimed at improving spinal alignment and strengthening the core and back muscles, which support the spine. In turn, less pressure is placed on the affected disc, and symptoms can be relieved. Physical therapy will also teach you exercises to incorporate into your routine, so that you can help prevent flare-ups later on.
Medication
Inflammation contributes heavily to the symptoms your bulging disc causes. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help relive pain. In addition, epidural steroid injections are sometimes used as a more dramatic way to achieve this goal.
Laser Spine Surgery
If symptoms are severe or progressive, sometimes surgery is needed. Laser spine surgery is almost always an appropriate form of treatment for a bulging disc. During this type of treatment, the spine is not opened up; instead, a small camera and laser probe are inserted through incisions. The recovery period and risk of side effects is lower with this type of surgery.
Traditional Spine Surgery
During traditional spine surgery, the spine is opened up in order to access and repair the bulging disc. Although the procedure is still used on bulging discs, it is rarely necessary to use such an invasive procedure to treat a bulging disc.
Meeting with a doctor to discuss your options with a bulging disc can help you get a better sense of what the best course of treatment is in your particular situation. To schedule a consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy often plays a major role in treatment, even if other methods are also used. This type of treatment is aimed at improving spinal alignment and strengthening the core and back muscles, which support the spine. In turn, less pressure is placed on the affected disc, and symptoms can be relieved. Physical therapy will also teach you exercises to incorporate into your routine, so that you can help prevent flare-ups later on.
Medication
Inflammation contributes heavily to the symptoms your bulging disc causes. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help relive pain. In addition, epidural steroid injections are sometimes used as a more dramatic way to achieve this goal.
Laser Spine Surgery
If symptoms are severe or progressive, sometimes surgery is needed. Laser spine surgery is almost always an appropriate form of treatment for a bulging disc. During this type of treatment, the spine is not opened up; instead, a small camera and laser probe are inserted through incisions. The recovery period and risk of side effects is lower with this type of surgery.
Traditional Spine Surgery
During traditional spine surgery, the spine is opened up in order to access and repair the bulging disc. Although the procedure is still used on bulging discs, it is rarely necessary to use such an invasive procedure to treat a bulging disc.
Meeting with a doctor to discuss your options with a bulging disc can help you get a better sense of what the best course of treatment is in your particular situation. To schedule a consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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