A bulging intervertebral
disc is a common spine injury. It
can occur in your lumbar, thoracic,
or your cervical
spine. Managing your pain will
typically mean you need to seek treatment outside of using over-the-counter drugs,
such as ibuprofen.
You should seek the help of a physiotherapist.
A physiotherapist typically will recommend treatments, such as ice,
electrotherapy, acupuncture, taping techniques, soft tissue massage, temporary
use of a back brace, and exercises.
Exercises will help in restoring your normal joint alignment, muscle
strength/endurance, and muscle resting tension. Also, a steroid injection often helps and is
commonly recommended by physicians when the pain persists.
Personally, as soon as my symptoms start to act up, I immediately
start resort to Advil and ice
compresses, which usually help. Sitting
too long at the computer definitely causes my pain to worsen. I make sure to get up and do some stretching
exercises. I have no choice in my line
of work to not use the computer so this is extremely helpful in relieving my
symptoms. Sitting properly at my desk is
also an approach that works well.
Living with a bulging disc is a bummer, but you don’t have
to live in constant pain. If you stay
aware of your body’s signals--when your body is warning you of impending
pain--try to alleviate what is about to come your way. Know when to seek outside help, and do not
stop doing your exercises every day. General exercise
is an important component to preventing ongoing pain and recurrences.
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