Finally a Solution to Your Herniated Disc
Does this describe you?
• You have been diagnosed with a herniated or prolapsed disc in your neck or lower back?
• You are having a nightmare trying to do normal things like sitting, walking and getting dressed?
• The pain is disturbing your sleep? You are constantly taking painkillers?
• You have tried other treatments like physiotherapy or osteopathy and were disappointed that they did not work for you?
• Have you had an injection and found the pain came back again?
• You are looking for a long term solution but would like to avoid surgery.
If you answered yes to any of the above, Ultrasound Therapy may well be the answer for you.
What is a Herniated Disc?
An intervertebral disc is the spongy shock absorbing tissue between the bones in your spine.
What is commonly known as a ‘slipped disc’ is more accurately described as a herniated or prolapsed disc, when the central tissue for the disc (the nucleus) breaks through the outer casing of the disc (the annulus) causing herniation.
This can cause the following symptoms:
- Back Pain or neck pain
- Sciatica or arm pain
- Tingling, pins and needles or numbness
- Difficulty walking, sitting and/or sleeping.
What Causes a Herniated or Prolapsed Disc?s
Degeneration
Degeneration or wear and tear can happen in the spine as we get older, particularly in people with manual jobs. This causes the discs in our spine to thin and dehydrate, making them more vulnerable to injury from normal everyday movements, bending or lifting.
Trauma
Injury to a disc in the spine is often caused by trauma, commonly in the form of heavy lifting. The force of lifting a heavy object can cause damage to the outer casing of the disc, resulting in a sudden shape change, also known as a bulging or slipped disc.
Something For Your Pain?
You should consider Ultrasound Therapy if:
- You have ongoing or chronic neck pain, back pain or sciatica associated with Spinal Stenosis.
- You have been diagnosed with a slipped, prolapsed or herniated disc that is stopping you from living your life.
- You have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis and told that nothing can be done about it.
- You are keen to avoid invasive spinal injections or surgery.
- You are tired of the merry-go-round of NHS appointments, painkillers and waiting times.
How does Ultrasound therapy work?
Ultrasound therapy is also known as mechanical vibration. It is a newly available treatment for the management of pain caused by various musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
A mechanical vibration is an increase of frequencies known as sound energy. The sound waves is used to target painful areas in musculo-skeletal tissues. The energy accelerates the healing process by switching on the body’s own healing mechanism. These healing mechanism have often been interrupted when the body gets into an inflammatory cycle such as in a case of tendonitis.
Are You Struggling With the Pain of a Herniated Disc?
If you are unsure Ultrasound Therapy is the right choice for your specific problem?
Would you like to know more about what Ultrasound Therapy can do for you, or you simply just want to get some advice?