Herniated disc in lower back? Don't try to do this!...
If you were diagnosed with a herniated disc in lower back, or a ruptured disc, prolapsed disc or bulging disc – these terms mean the same thing; it just depends who you were talking to. A disc herniates or ruptures when part of the jelly center “gets out” of the disc into the spinal canal, and causes pressure on the nerves. If you have a bulging disc, it means that this jelly matter didn’t completely go through the outer wall of the disc.
How does this make you feel? Mostly – back and leg pain.
The most common symptom of herniated discs id called “sciatica” – a sharp and shooting pain beginning in the buttocks and continues down one of your legs. You may also feel weakness in your legs, a burning pain in your lower back, a “pins and needles” sensation in one leg and even loss of bladder control (in this case you must go to the doctor immediately).
The Hidden Cause of Herniated Disc in Lower Back
There are a few well known causes for herniation in the discs, such as trauma, aging, being overweight, improper lifting (either at work or at the gym) and the decrease of water in the discs (as we age). But the main cause for disc herniation (and you won’t hear this from your doctor) – is muscle imbalances.
These muscle imbalances, also called postural dysfunctions, put too much pressure on the disc that will cause increased wear and tear over time. Eventually, the weak spot will “collapse” and make contact with the nerve outside the disc, causing you some serious pain.
Your Doctor will Probably Recommend These Conventional Treatments:
- Ice/heat
- Electrical stimulation
- Cortisone injection
- Anti inflammatory medication
- Back Surgery
Why Do These Treatments Usually Fail?
While these options may give you some relief, most of the time it’s a temporary relief. The worst part of it is that they do NOT treat the Root Cause of the problem – muscle imbalances. If you don’t treat the root cause – A real and permanent cure cannot be achieved (does that make sense to you?)
For instance, if you decide to get a cortisone injection, which will relieve your pain for a while, that same uneven pressure is still there and sooner or later the same problem and pain will come back, in the same disc and other discs in your back. Doctors don’t have time to properly diagnose the muscle imbalances and teach you how to fix them, so you end up jumping from one failing treatment to another, not understanding why no one can stop your pain and suffering.
How to Cure Herniated Disc in Lower Back – Without Injections, Medication or Surgery
The best treatment for muscle imbalances is Muscle Balance Therapy. This video explains it simply:
Muscle Balance Therapy starts with a careful assessment of all the muscles that your pelvis, spine and hips. If you skip this critical step, any exercise you do can be wrong and cause more damage to the area. The next step is getting your personal program of corrective exercises to reduce the stress off your muscles, joints, and ligaments. The result is a long term solution for the herniated in lower back!
Herniated Disc in Lower Back – Natural Anti Inflammatory
Until you successfully fix your muscle imbalances, you can still relieve your pain naturally, without the side effects of prescription or OTC drugs. Change your eating habits and remove inflammatory foods from your kitchen, drink clean water, and consider using systemic enzymes to control your pain quickly.
Are you ready to live without Pain? There is much to do!
Take the first step to complete healing of your back pain and herniated disc – today!
To your health,
Meital
