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Spinal Disc Herniation Analysis

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Spinal disc herniation is a type of intervertebral disc protrusion, in which the intervertebral disc nucleus moves towards the anulus (the fibrous ring surrounding the disc) and slips out of its place, following which the nerve is subject to pressure. (Smeltzer et al., 2010). This condition is caused by sudden or gradual collapse of ligaments and supporting tissues around the intervertebral disc (Fatemi, 2011). Spinal disc herniation is among the most common degenerative disorders in vertebral column (Yang et al., 2015), which can eventually lead to lower back pain and radicular pain (Yang et al., 2015). In other words, the intervertebral disc herniation is currently the most frequent cause of lower back pain throughout the world (Saleem et …show more content…

There is no accurate data on the incidence of intervertebral disc degeneration in Iran; however, the statistics published in other parts of the world show the high extent of this condition. In the United States, intervertebral disc degeneration is diagnosed each year among 5.7 million people in the age group of 54-64 years (Masuda, Oegema, TR & An, 2004). In other words, the prevalence of intervertebral disc pain increases with an increase in age (Siemionow et al., 2011). Patients with spinal disc herniation having lower back pain suffer from physical impairment in doing their daily activities (Nordeman, Gunnarsson, & Mannerkorpi, 2012). In addition to individual discomfort, lower back pain causes reduced labor capacity, disability, wasting of …show more content…

The aim of non-prescription treatment is to relieve pain, slow down the disease progression, and increase the patient's functional abilities. In this regard, the current self-care education associated with weight loss, use of a hot water bag or a cold water bag, biofeedback, physiotherapy, therapeutic massage, water therapy, acupuncture, infrared radiation, Pilates and Yoga exercises recommended by the medical staff can also relieve pain (Sherman et al., 2005; Dhanesh Kumar et al., 2014; Yaqubay et al. 2012, Golpayegani M., Mahdavi S, Moradi,

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