Herniated Disc Treatment Back Braces

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Why Am I Experiencing Herniated Disc Pain? Injury, aging, or a traumatic event can result in a herniated disc in the spine. Your spine consists of individual bones with cushions or discs in between them. When these discs slip or rupture, it pushes them out through a crack in the exterior wall creating irritation of the nearby nerves. A herniated disc is a result of gradual, overuse, or degeneration of your spine. A herniated disc can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms, including: Extreme pain in your arms, legs, or back Numbness or tingling in the neck shoulders, low back, hips, legs, or even the feet Weakness in your muscles impairing you to hold or lift things There are a number of herniated disc treatment options, many of which can be pursued from the comfort of your own home. In fact, non-surgical treatment for herniated disc problems is effective for roughly 90% of patients in just a month or two. BraceAbility offers a number of herniated disc back brace products that can help you get pain free. Non-Surgical Treatments for Herniated Disc To help ease the pain caused by your herniated disc, we recommend rest, over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications, ice or heat therapy and treatment exercises. If OTC pain medications are ineffective, a doctor might prescribe one of a number of other medical treatments for herniated disc pain such as muscle relaxers or a cortisone injection into the spine area. In a rare case, surgery may be suggested if the other methods fail to improve your symptoms. The ice therapy lower back wrap can help with several elements of standard treatment of herniated disc troubles. This popular, lightweight brace supports the lumbar back and contains a gel pack for ice and/or heat therapy. The back brace wraps around the body and provides compression against the body, which is helpful for avoiding a number of back conditions , including troubles with the intervertebral discs. Engaging in exercises and stretches to ease pain and later to strength