According to the WHO, just like Preta Gil, eight out of ten people suffer from low back pain. The physiotherapist characterizes the herniated disc and recommends treatment
Singer Preta Gil She has spent the last few days hospitalized after feeling severe pain in her lower back. The artist also said that she thought it was a contracture, but, after the examination, she was diagnosed with a herniated disc.
Characterized by discomfort and pain, herniated discs significantly affect patients’ quality of life. This condition is often triggered by lifestyle habits, such as a sedentary lifestyle, excess body weight and the practice of carrying heavy loads without taking proper care of the spine.
How does a herniated disc work?
The spinal column, made up of 24 vertebrae, is protected by soft discs, which allow movement and flexibility. However, when one of these discs slips out of position, it can irritate nearby nerves, causing severe pain. Additionally, compression of the nerve roots can lead to symptoms such as tingling, muscle weakness and, in severe cases, neurological dysfunction. However, it is important to note that not all herniated discs cause pain. Some are asymptomatic and may be discovered incidentally during imaging tests.
How to take care of it correctly?
“Treatment for herniated discs can vary depending on the severity of the symptoms and the location of the herniation. Although it can occur anywhere in the spine, herniation is most common in the lumbar and cervical region, causing pain that extends radiates up to different parts of the spinal column. body”explains Bernardo Sampaioclinical director of the ITC Vertebral de Guarulhos.
Coughing, sneezing and even sitting can aggravate symptoms, due to the pressure placed on compressed nerves, the physiotherapist says.
The main goal of herniated disc treatment is not healing the condition, but reducing acute symptoms and preventing future problems, the expert says. “Therefore it is essential to consider physiotherapeutic approaches that involve manual techniques, electronic traction, spinal stabilization and specific exercises”complete.
Therefore the recommendation is clear: in case of pain it is essential to contact a healthcare professional and not postpone treatment. A herniated disc, although it can shrink, requires specialized care and attention to manage symptoms and prevent future complications.
Find out more about Bernardo Sampaio
Physiotherapist from PUC Campinas, specialization and specialization from Santa Casa de São Paulo and master’s degree in Health Sciences from the same institution. He works as a university professor in postgraduate courses in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and is Clinical Director of the Centro Especializado em Movimento (CEM), ITC Vertebral and Instituto Trata, in Guarulhos.
Source: Terra
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