I have 2 herniated discs in my back (L5/S1, L4). I've been injured w/o specific treatment for the discs for a year. It took 3 1/2 months for pain to go from my back to my leg (w/glute and hip pain developing steadily during that time). I've been decently, but not overly, active. Does it usually take that long?
2006-08-31 08:42:12 · 8 answers · asked by corkymusic 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Any leg pain needs elevating on a sofa. For back pain the best solution is to do situps every other day to build back strength.
The best way to get out of pain fast (body aches) is to sleep in a sleeping bag at night to circulate body heat flow. U will wake up with no pain. It really works , try it.
2006-08-31 08:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The disc normally has a very fluid center. Upon inital injury, it may displace, causing pain which may or may not radiate to the lower extremity. If the disc continues to displace, it may develop into lower extremity...or if the height of the disc begins to collapse, it may put more pressure on the nerve. This is not an uncommon pattern of history of radicular back pain (radicular refers to when it follows the pattern of a specific nerve root).
Please disregard the answer listed first on this page...stay OFF the couch, this is the worst possible place for someone with a herniated disc. Go to a physical therapist (after seeing your doctor) who is trained in the McKenzie methond to determine the best exercise to reduce the displacement of the disc.
2006-08-31 09:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by mistify 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just, my answer is to speak with the physical therapist. Not every therapist is good with backs and you need to find one that is. You are interested in one on one care and not the use of modalities. An evaluation should be done that goes from your feet on up to the head. Postural changes or deviations are often the cause of the pain as the muscles are having problems with being out of shape for the stresses that are being placed on them. There may also be structural problems that are present that need some help in correcting such as a shoe lift to level out the pelvis. I am less concerned with what the scan shows for one thing that the scan cannot show is when the disc problem occurred. It is possible that you were born with it. So unless the results of the scan match up with your specific complaints I am not so concerned. A disc can only herniate or bulge in certain directions as it is very tightly held in place by ligaments but again most of the pain that is associated with back issues comes from the muscles. Posture is extremely important for deviations away from plumb cause counter stresses and weakness. So become extra vigilant in your posture. As far as the therapy it should be addressing posture, body mechanics, muscular balance, strengthening the entire body, and teaching you how to control the movements of the fluid portion of the disc. At your age this should be an accomplishable act. Talk to the therapist about this and how you are feeling. If they are not receptive to this then find another therapist who is. Sit down with them before actually starting a treatment with them and ask them their approach to back problems. If it does agree with what you want then move on to another who will do what you want.
2016-03-17 05:32:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am speaking from many years with a herniated disc and find that it is a re-occurring pain that is devastating to the individual going through it. To know you have this problem means to me you have seen a Dr. This could affect your life in a not so good manner. I am getting an M.R.I. to see if they can fuse my two lower disc,s. This takes six months to set up just to get the M.R.I. I dont know your age but it is an option. Good luck
2006-08-31 11:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by yipper w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
radiation of the pain depends totally on which segment or nerve root is compressed by the herniated disc. the anatomical and neurological level of lesion differ in the vertebral segments. if u've herniated the disc of L5-S1 it doesnt affect any of the nerve roots, but the nerve itself. the pinal cord ends at L2 max. so nerve roots are usually unaffected. so it totally depends which part of the nerve is being affected, root, trunk or the ramii.the nucleus pulposus can be extruded and compress any part of the nerve. a single nerve like sciatic nerve whihc is the major nerve for lower limbs consists of more than one nerve root i.e. L3,4,5-S1,2,3. the disc needs to be relocated which is usually done naturally by applying traction to the spine. and thorough rehabilitation to prevent any future complications.
2006-08-31 21:57:12 · answer #5 · answered by jackal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take time for the herniation to reach the spinal nerve and irritate it to cause the pain, You may be getting worse!!!
2006-08-31 10:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by Antoine a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, but yes it can take a prolonged period of time.
I would still have a doc check it out to assure the two pains are related.
2006-08-31 08:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by TheSafetyDude1079 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Fiance had pain in his legs within a few weeks... however we were told this is due to a pinched nerve... and swelling.
2006-08-31 09:12:36 · answer #8 · answered by Tricia P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your specific injury, body, nature and level of activity.
2006-08-31 10:00:56 · answer #9 · answered by tigerzntalons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋