Leakage of soft, gel-like nucleus pulposus into the harder outer ring called annulus fibrosus of intervertebral discs results in slipped/protruding/bulging disc. This condition is also referred to as herniated disc and can occur in lumbar or thoracic or cervical area.

The symptoms exhibited depend on the severity of spinal cord injury varying from mild disc strains to severe disc bulges resulting in complete disc rupture. Cervical disc herniation-like conditions exhibits the symptoms like

• Inflammation
• Localized or radiating pain
• Numbness
• Burning/tingling/pricking sensation
• Muscular weakness
• Reduced or altered sensation

Much aggravated symptoms might include bladder and bowel malfunctioning.

At Physiotherapy Home Care, we have experienced physiotherapists to deal with spinal disc problems. They resort to one or more of the following techniques to relieve you from slipped disc pain.

• Application of cold/heat packs
• Traction
• Shock wave therapy
• Manipulative treatment
• Aquatherapy
• Weight training exercises
• Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT)
• Real time ultrasound therapy
• Joint mobilization techniques
• Ergonomics
• Neurodynamics
• Kinesiology tape
• Low impact aerobic activities like walking, light jogging, swimming and cycling
• Acupuncture
• Yoga
• Extension exercises like Superman holds and McKenzie press
• Soft/Deep tissue massage
• Gym programs
• Self-management techniques
• Exercises like heel taps, glute bridges, leg-strengthening exercises, back extension,hamstring stretch, pelvic tilt, knee-to-chest stretch, piriformis stretch, child’s pose (prayer stretch), cat and cow pose
• Myofascial release
• Endurance training
• Electrotherapy modalities like TENS, IFT and laser therapy
•  Balance exercises
•  Low level laser therapy

Major part of the herniated disc in neck treatment involves regular practice of rehabilitation exercises. Nevertheless, there are certain workouts and practices which must be avoided when you suffer from lower back disc pain. Our physiotherapists educate you regarding these things and thereby aid in administering slipped disc treatment at home.