Herniated disc pain is one of the most weakening and debilitating pain influencing people from age 30 and up. Herniated discs within the lower back and neck can irritate adjacent nerves, causing individual debilitating pain in the neck, shoulder, arms, and/or legs.

The pain caused by a herniated disc can be greatly uncomfortable and can contrarily affect an individual’s quality of life. Fortunately, whereas surgery is utilized as a final resort, numerous people enduring from a herniated disc are able to manage their pain without it.

Following Tips will help to manage pain caused by herniated Discs

Hot and cold treatment: Applying hot or cold pack to affected area safely can help you to relieve inflammation and reduce pain.

Respect pain and Avoid movement which aggravates pain: Avoiding any physical activities or movement that triggers pain or referred pain down to arms or leg.

Improve your lower back range of motion and strength: good range of motion in lower back and core strength will allow to relieve pressure around affected area.

Improve your flexibility: Due to pain and dysfunction some muscle will get tight and weaken. A licensed physiotherapist can help you reduce pain and teach some exercises

Avoid pressure on affected area: avoid prolonged sitting, laying down on your tummy, heavy lifting, wearing heel for long period etc.

We invite you to contact us at 226-215-3114 for more information about working with our physiotherapist at Kitchener Physiotherapy and Wellness to help you to manage your pain