How to Treat Herniated Spinal Disc Caused by Poor Posture and Habits? [Healthy Olle Trail]
2024.07.16 13:36
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Disks are really a pain.
However, if the disc is not severe due to aging, it is better not to undergo treatment/surgery.
To the director of Severance Hospital, known as the expert on lumbar disc disease in our country,
My mom went because of herniated disc.
It's not good to get treatment either. If it hurts, just rest, and if it doesn't, exercise and live with it...
So... I think it's important to maintain good posture.
Of course, acute disc problems like this require surgery...
The point of this article is to strengthen your back muscles through regular exercise such as walking and swimming.
Live with good posture!!!
So now I'm sitting in my chair with my posture corrected haha
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The main cause of herniated discs is degenerative changes in the spine due to aging. In particular, Recently, the incidence rate is increasing among younger age groups due to incorrect posture habits. In addition to this, sudden external shocks such as traffic accidents and weight gain are also identified as causes.
The main symptom is back pain, which is excruciating when bending over, and is worse when sitting than standing. If the pain worsens when lying down and lifting your legs, you should consider a medical condition.
The problem is that lumbar disc herniation often goes untreated when its early symptoms are mild. However, as time progresses, back pain and radiating pain in the lower extremities can occur, either alone or simultaneously. In severe cases, neurological symptoms such as decreased sensation and paralysis in the lower extremities can also occur. Therefore, early medical attention and appropriate treatment are recommended.
Director Park Jeong-woo of Daechan Hospital advised, “Many patients with lumbar disc herniation delay treatment because the pain is not severe in the early stages,” and “However, if left untreated, the symptoms gradually worsen, making it difficult to sit or stand in daily life, and the quality of sleep can decrease, significantly lowering the quality of life. Therefore, it is important to detect it early and treat it actively.”
Fortunately, early-stage herniated discs can be successfully treated with nonsurgical treatments. Nonsurgical treatment options include manual therapy, injections, and medication, and are tailored to each patient. However, in cases of severe radiating pain, accompanied by urinary or bowel dysfunction or lower extremity paralysis, surgical treatments such as bilateral spinal endoscopic resection should be considered.
Director Park Jeong-woo said, “Bidirectional endoscopic spinal surgery is a method that allows for a more precise surgical process by expanding the range of surgical tools that can be used by inserting the endoscope and surgical tools into the affected area through a bidirectional port. It is performed with minimal incisions, so there is less direct damage to the muscles, so there is less pain after the surgery, and it has the advantage of being able to safely perform the surgery on elderly patients, diabetics, and those with chronic diseases.”
mudfish “To prevent recurrence of herniated discs, it is important to manage individual lifestyle habits in daily life, such as avoiding postures that put sudden strain on the lower back as much as possible and strengthening the lower back muscles through regular exercise such as walking and swimming that minimize spinal curvature.” He added.
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- H.J
저에게 꼭 필요한 정보인 것 같아요. 평소 척추 디스크 허리 디스크 허리통증 자세불균형으로 인해서 불편함을 계속 달고 허리 통증 때문에 많이 고생하고 있거든요. 제가 자세가 바르다고 생각하는데. 나름 어떤 태도만하면은 허리가 아프고 모든 게 신경에도연관이 있는 거 같아요. 정보를 자세히 잘 보면서 저도 허리와 척추의 연관이 되는 좋지 않은 생활 습관은 피하고 보다 원만한 생활을 해야겠네요. 정말 정보가 도움이 됐습니다.
- 희영
바른자세가 중요한걸 알긴하는데 실천하기가 너무 힘드네요. 특히 내가 아닌 아이에게는 더 그런거같아요. 본인이 해야겠단 다짐이 있어도 고치기가 쉽지않아서요.
- 바다
자세가 정말 중요한 것 같아요. 바른 자세면... 아픈 곳이 확실히 줄어드는 것 같아요~
