Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Are Herniated Discs the Cause of Your Back Pain

By Dr. Randall Pruitt

If you are suffering from neck and or back pain and have been wondering what options might be available to your for treatment, there are many options that you will have to think about. The first thing that you are going to want to do is try to figure out what the cause of your back pain is. One thing that you may want to look into is herniated discs. Many people that suffer from back pain wait far to long before finding out that it is actually the cause of a herniated discs.

Herniated disc happens when the discs of the spinal column begin to move out and bluge out of place. This is most common in the people from North America. This is one of the leading causes of back pain.

Seeking regular consultations with a specialist is very crucial for people who have herniated disc. Proper monitoring and management will help make the treatment even more effective.In cases of herniated disc, the earlier diagnosis of the condition the better.

The best thing that you can do is go for regular check ups to make sure that that you can maintain and treatment your condition. This is the best way to ensure that you will be able to effectively treat herniated disc if they were to occur. This is because the sooner you find the problem the better your chances of being able to fully recover. This is the reason its best to find out sooner than later. You will regret putting off getting diagnosed if you ultimately are suffering from a herniated disc. Its always best to be safe rather than sorry, especially when it comes to back problems which could ultimately affect your livelihood.

Of course one of the first things that you are going to want to do is consult your doctor or medical health professional. They will be able to examine you and fully diagnose you to whether or not you are suffering from herniated discs. However, there are some cases where you might have to see a specialist in order to get properly diagnosed. If this is the case you may want to talk with a spinal decompression specialist. If it turns out that you are suffering from herniated discs, spinal decompression therapy might be the best option that you have for treatment.

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