Back pain, herniated discs, bulging discs treated with Prolotherapy
Low Back Pain and Herniated Discs
A herniated disc is a common diagnosis in people with low back pain. Other terms and diagnoses include degenerated or bulging discs. The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. Small spongy discs that have a tough outer-like shell surrounding a jellylike material cushion these vertebrae. If a disc becomes damaged it may break open and bulge. Ironically, these bulging discs may be coincidental and unrelated to the actual pain itself.
Let’s take a closer look at these terms. A degenerated disc refers to an intervertebral disc that is losing water and flattening. This process is common and often occurs with age. A herniated disc occurs when the ring of ligament tissue in the disc no longer holds the gelatinous substance. The result is a weakened disc. Because the problem is ligament tissue, Prolotherapy can solve the problem because Prolotherapy strengthens ligament tissue.
How does degeneration and herniation occur? Degeneration occurs as the lumbarlow back pain. ligaments in the low back become loose. As the ligaments loosen and become weak, vertebral segments move excessively, causing pain. The body responds by tensing the muscles in the low back to try to create stability. Hypermobile vertebral segments add strain to the vertebral discs. Eventually the discs are not able to uphold the added pressure and they flatten or herniate. Once a disc loses its ability to cushion the back, the lumbar ligaments work harder. The result is a cycle that leads to more
Traditional treatment often responds to herniated discs with surgery. Unfortunately surgery does not address the root cause of ligament weakness and can cause even further weakness and pain. The treatment of choice for low back pain and herniated discs is Prolotherapy. Prolotherapy strengthens lumbar vertebral ligaments and prevents progressive degeneration that can occur with age.
A visit to Caring Medical includes a physical examination by Dr. Ross Hauser in which specific weakened ligaments are identified. Treatment to the low backsacroiliac ligaments. Since low back pain can also be referral pain from the pubic symphysis, hip joint, ischial tuberosity, sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments, a physical examination is essential in determining the true cause of pain. includes injections to the lumbosacral, iliolumbar and
Low back pain is a very common condition. If you have struggled with low back pain or have been told you have a herniated disc, take caution before undergoing traditional treatments. Consider Prolotherapy as a safe and effective cure for your pain.
Phone: 708-848-7789 or email us at drhauser@caringmedical.com. Become a fan of Caring Medical on Facebook.
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