AVN Arogya offers Treatment for Lumbar Herniated Disc

Lumbar Herniated Disc: The intervertebral discs are the cushions that act as shock absorbers between each of the vertebral bones in your spine. There is one disc between each vertebra. Each disc has a strong outer ring of fibers called the annulus, and a soft, jelly-like center called the nucleus pulposus.

The annulus is the disc’s outer layer and the strongest area of the disc. The annulus is attached to two strong ligaments that connects each vertebra together in front and at the back. The mushy nucleus of the disc the nucleus pulposus serves as the main shock absorber.

With aging, as the disc degenerates, the outer layercracks down allowing the inner core to bulge out through the cracks in the outer portion of the disc, and this condition is known as a disc prolapse or a lumbar herniated disc or slipped disc.

The weak spot in the outer core of the intervertebral disc is directly near the spinal nerve root (the nerve that comes out between each vertebra), so a herniation in this area puts direct pressure on the nerve.

The nerve runs through the leg, and any type of pressure in the nerves emerging from the lower spine can cause pain to radiate along the path of the nerve through the buttock and down the leg. This type of pain is also called sciatica or radiculopathy.

Causes of Lumbar Herniated Disc (or) Slipped Disc:

This can occur due to the below causes:

The disc tends to lose its water content and integrity with age. This leads to loss of elasticity.

Mechanical load can lead to tears on the discs that over time it worsens and tends to rupture.

Certain awkward motions can cause the disc to prolapse E.g. while twisting or turning to lift an object.

Lifting a very heavy or large object can place great strain on the back causing the disc to herniate.

Injuries resulting from direct forceful blow to the spine.

Overweight individuals are at an increased risk of slipped discs since their discs have to support additional weight.

Weak muscles and a sedentary lifestyle may also contribute to disc herniation.

The symptoms of lumbar herniated disc or slipped disc may not include back pain at all! The symptoms of a herniated disc come from pressure on, and irritation of, the nerves. However, many people do have back pain because they have other problems in their back when the disc ruptures.

AVN Arogya is a popular ayurvedic hospital which is located in Madurai. It has branches in Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin and many other cities in India. Our physicians are experts in giving neck pain, joint pain, stroke and back pain treatment in ayurveda methods. All facilities are available at avn arogya hospital. For more information: http://www.avnarogya.in/

Tips for Back Pain Caused by a Pinched Nerve During Winter

Imagine your muscles, tendons and ligaments similar to rubber. You know how rubber reacts to heat and cold. It tends to expand while exposed to heat and contracts when cold. This is exactly what happens to the soft tissues in our body. During those chilly winter nights, our soft tissues namely our muscles, tendons and ligaments react to the cold and are not as flexible they tend to be during the summer are basically pulling a bit harder on the vertebrae. This may lead to the vertebral discbulging out of its normal position and causing a pinched nerve back pain.

AVN Arogya Hospital: Best Place for Ayurveda Treatment for Back Pain - Here are some useful tips to help you cope with those chilly winters:

The most effective method to prevent a pinched nerve occurrence or injury during the winters is to always warm up mildly. This will encourage the flow of blood to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, letting them become more flexible and ready to absorb the shock absorber ready.

Proper stretching after the warm-up, and then again after the activity is essential. Most often, the stretches done for warm up aren’t done the right way. Too much of warm up and too less of a warm up is never good. Stretches must be mild, and create a soothing sensation of mild stretch or tension. There shouldn’t be any pain or discomfort felt while doing the stretches. The stretches can last for about 30 seconds but definitely not less than 20 seconds. Stretching too intensely, or for less than twenty seconds might initiate a stretch reflex that may essentially make the muscle to tighten-up even more.

Wrap yourself up with the right winter clothes. It is important to wear extra layers of clothing to keep the heat in.

Hot water bottles and portable heat pads can be useful for extra warmth.

Make sure you are eating food and drinking fluids sufficiently, as this will keep your energy levels up and help your body cope with the colder temperatures. Eat hot meals, lots of warm fluids and plenty of fruit and vegetables.

If possible, stay active – moving about will improve your circulation, generate heat and make you feel better.