In this article, we will discuss about various treatments for bulging discs. A bulging disc; also known as a herniated disc, a raised disc, or a slipped disc, creates pressure on the nerves due to a compressed disc squeezing out between the vertebrae.
Most raised disc heal within four to six weeks if you apply proper care. If you know about treatments for bulging discs which you can apply from home, then the probability of achieving this will be even higher.
Well, this article will look at treatments for bulging discs (5 of such treatments actually) which can be performed from the comfort of your own home without drawing attention to your condition.
Tip: Read the conclusion to discover a way to make this condition a thing of the past in your life forever...
[Number One] - Low Impact Exercise Routines...
One what to get your slipped disc back into place is by ensuring that you make it a point of duty to daily perform low impact exercise routines.
These low impact exercise routines include, but are not limited to, the following; aerobics, swimming, cycling or walking, or stretching exercises, or strengthening exercises.
[Number Two] - Non-Steroidal Drugs...
While these drugs are effective ways to treat your herniated disc, they are not recommended to be taken for a protracted period of time due to the fact that they can be addictive and habit-forming.
These over the counter, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include; Tylenol, Ibuprofen and Advil, to mention a few. Never self medicate, consult your doctor for proper prescription.
[Number Three] - Heating Pad...
A great way to reduce the raised disc back into place is through the use of a heating pad. What happens when you use this method is that your muscles become warmed by the heating pad and this invariably relieves the stiffness in your back so that mobility is maintained.
[Number Four] - Reduce Swelling...
You may also make use of an ice pack to reduce swelling after any activity. Make use of the ice pack for about 20 minutes per session and perform several sessions daily (a minimum of four sessions daily at the least). Make sure you do not apply the ice directly onto your skin so as not to damage your skin tissue.
To reduce the swelling, pressure and pain in your back, you may also want to limit your activity and also use over the counter medication to reduce the inflamed muscles.
[Number Five] - Use Support...
Using something for support is not a sign of weakness. You can make use of a brace or pillows while sleeping. Use chairs that are ergonomically designed so that your spine is supported. Avoid movements that will strain your injury like; lifting weights, or bending.
Conclusion...
The five methods above are fantastic treatments for bulging discs and will ensure that your herniated disk reduces and eventually returns back into its proper position but the "not so good news" is this...
...the methods above cannot guarantee that your slipped disc won't reoccur at a later date. Read on to discover a method that will guarantee a proven effective, total, and permanent cure from your pain which will guarantee that it will not occur again forever...
FACT: Most conventional treatments for bulging discs only work as a temporary band aid solution; they all fail to work in the long run!
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