Compressed Disc Symptoms: Symptoms and Treatments for Compressed Disc

Compressed Disc Symptoms: Symptoms and Treatments for Compressed Disc

Compressed Disc Symptoms

Compressed disc is an ailment that could affect any of the 33 vertebrae of the human body. This could be caused by aging, injury, or even in-born defects. In most cases, the ailment causes a lot of pain to the affected person.

Compressed Disc Symptoms

The symptoms presented by the patient could vary depending on several factors, including severity of the ailment. Here are some of the symptoms associated with compressed disc:

• Pain that spreads from the buttocks to the legs. This could worsen each time the patient stays in a certain position for a long period of time; i.e., sitting.
  
  
  This symptom is often observed in patients who have compressed discs at the lower back.


• Pain that spreads from the neck to the shoulders and upper arms. This symptom is often observed in patients whose upper vertebrae are affected.


• Weakness.


• Tingling or numbness on and around the affected areas.


• Muscle spasms.

Compressed Disc Treatment

It is important that treatment is provided as soon as possible because the condition could easily worsen. Here are some of the possible treatments for compressed disc:

• Certain anti-inflammatory medications and pain relievers may be given to the patient. These will minimize the pain as well as keep the affected area from swelling.
  
  
  In many mild cases, this will actually help directly cure the problem.


• Physical therapy.


• Electrical stimulation.


• Heat therapy.


• Cold therapy.


• Decompression surgery such as discectomy, spinal fusion, and microdiscectomy.


• Certain exercises.

Compressed Disc Exercises

Here are some of the exercises that could help treat compressed disc problems:

• Dynamic lumbar stabilization exercise.


• Stretching.


• Aerobics.

It is important to remember that persons with compressed disc problems should only perform exercises with the approval of the physician and under the supervision of a medical professional.

Also see Exercise and Treatment for Ruptured Disc