Pain Relief Info Guide

The pain of a herniated disc is not something someone wants to willingly endure. If the ruptured disc presses on the nerve root in the back, it can cause an excruciatingly painful condition known as sciatica.
Some of the primary reasons for a herniated disc include everyday wear and tear on the spine due to poor posture, impact injuries, sleeping on a poor mattress, and being obese. This condition can also be brought on by age-related conditions such as degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and spinal stenosis.
Treatment options for a Herniated Disc
A herniated disc can be managed with a number of natural and drug treatment options. Natural treatments include acupuncture, massage, cold compress, heat packs, and decompression therapy.
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine used to treat painful conditions. During acupuncture, thin needles are inserted along pathways in the body to release natural pain killers, and improve the flow of energy.
Massage therapy releases pain killing hormones in the body, improves blood circulation, and relieves spasms in the back. If you have blood clots, cancer, circulation problems, or are pregnant, talk to a doctor before getting a massage to relieve the pain of a herniated disc.
The pain of a herniated can be relieved by applying heat and cold compresses together on your spine. The cold pack reduces inflammation and relieves pressure on the nerves, while heat relaxes muscle spasms in the back. To prevent further inflammation of a disc injury, wait at least 48 hours before applying heat to the affected area.
Decompression therapy uses a split table to relieve pressure on the nerves, and restore nutrients and fluid to the spinal discs.
Drug treatment options for a herniated disc include over the counter NSAIDS that work to reduce inflammation, and ease pain. Even though NSAIDS are sold over the counter, they can still have dangerous side effects. If you are taking meds to manage other health conditions, talk to a doctor before taking over the counter pain relievers for herniated disc pain.
If over the counter meds are not enough to manage back pain, a doctor can prescribe stronger pain pills. Oral prescription pain killers can have dangerous side effects, and overuse of these types of pain meds can also lead to addiction.
Steroid injections can be placed directly into the affected area to reduce inflammation and ease pain. Most herniated discs will heal over time, but in rare instances surgery may be needed.
How to Prevent a Herniated Disc
There is no guarantee that you won’t get a herniated disc, but you can reduce your risks by eating a diet that is rich in calcium, and vitamin D to prevent weak bones and fractures.  Exercise regularly to keep the midsection muscles strong so they can properly support the spine.
And practice proper posture when you sit, stand, and sleep to minimize excess pressure on the spine, and back muscles.
A herniated disc can be painful. But with the variety of natural and drug treatment options available, the pain can be successfully managed so there is no need to suffer needlessly.

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