Sharing my experience of almost needing surgery after initial treatment for neck and lower back disc issues at Ansan Ttuntun Hospital.

This is a review of visiting Ansan Tunteun Hospital, where I was diagnosed with neck and back disc issues and almost underwent unnecessary surgery due to excessive treatment.

Additionally, to prevent unnecessary surgeries due to over-treatment, I also know effective exercises for early-stage neck and lower back disc issues.

I think it would be good if you go.

 

A few years ago, I did a lot of sitting work and had poor posture.

I experienced severe back and neck pain, so I visited Ansan Tunteun Hospital, which appears to be a fairly large hospital.

The inside of the hospital was quite clean, and the nurses were also quite friendly.

The young doctor had a relatively somewhat cold impression.

 

What is the diagnosis after performing X-ray, CT, and MRI scans?

 

Cervical intervertebral disc herniation C3-4, C4-5👉neck disc herniation

Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation at L4-5👉lumbar disc

 

It was what is commonly called a neck and back disc herniation. But the doctor immediately recommended surgery. I was in my mid-30s.

 

I was surprised because the doctor mentioned surgery first, even though I had persistent back pain but no symptoms of numbness or paralysis.

Later, when I saw the medical certificate, it wasn't a definitive diagnosis but an clinical suspicion... and they said surgery...

 

I didn't understand why they were doing CT and MRI scans right after I arrived, but after hearing about the surgery, I thought it seemed like unnecessary treatment, so I decided to think about it and left. I had heard before from someone that hospitals that recommend surgery first should be avoided.

There was not even a common physical therapy prescribed, only medication was prescribed. Afterwards, I searched for exercises to do at home while taking the medication.

Rehabilitation has helped me improve a lot.

 

I think it was a condition that could have been sufficiently improved with exercise or physical therapy, but I felt that unnecessary treatment was given.

Diagnosed with neck and lower back disc issues, and the hospital expenses alone cost 500,000 won.ㅜ

 

👍 Good exercises to do in the early stages of a herniated disc

 

☑️ Bridge exercise

✔️Lying on your back looking up at the ceiling with your arms extended and hands

Touch the floor to the ground. Keep your knees upright, forming an A shape.

Adopt a lying position.

✔️ Exhale and lift your pelvis upward.

Tighten your hips and hold for 1 to 2 seconds.

Breathe in while lowering your pelvis to the floor.

 

Repeat the movement 10 times.

 

️ ☑️ Mackenzie Exercise

Lie on your stomach on the floor with your legs extended straight back.

I apologize.

Take a deep breath and slowly in the order of forehead - chin - chest - navel.

It helps lift you up.

✔️ Keep your body upright for about 10 seconds and then lie down again.

It slowly descends in the opposite order.

 

Repeat the movement 5 times.

 

☑️ Superman exercise

✔️In a prone position, gaze is directed at the floor, with both hands and

Stretch out both legs.

Exhaling and extending both arms and legs like Superman

Lift it up as high as possible and hold for 3 to 5 seconds.

Breathe in and return to the initial position.

 

Repeat 5 sets, with 5 repetitions each.

 

Exercises that lumbar disc patients should avoid

 

Jump rope, basketball, soccer, and other sports that require strong jumping skills

 

❗️Excessive twisting of the waist during activities like hula hooping and golf

Exercise

 

Strong lower back muscles from sit-ups, deadlifts, etc.

Necessary exercise

 

 

👍 Good exercises to do in the early stages of a herniated disc in the neck

 

☑️ Mokeri Dori Dori Exercise

 

Patients with cervical disc herniation need exercises that relax the neck muscles and reduce tension. The exercise I will introduce is a special prescription exercise for cervical disc patients unique to Mokeri Oriental Medicine Hospital. It is simple, easy to follow, and highly effective, so I am sharing it with you.

It would be helpful to watch the video prepared below, listen to the explanation, and try to follow along.

 

 

The exercise starts at 4:15.

 

 

I still believe there is no complete cure, so I continue steadily.

I'm doing exercises that are good for neck and lower back disc issues.

Avoid early surgery due to excessive medical treatment.

I believe that consistently doing exercises beneficial for neck and lower back disc prevention will be helpful.