Category FAQs Search : Slipped Disc
Question: What non-medical home remedies help with slipped disc symptoms?
Answer: -Non-medical home remedies
Before trying any home remedies, you should approach a qualified healthcare professional for a proper assessment first. Examples of non-medical home remedies include:
-Back brace
You may notice short-term relief from a lumbar support device or back brace. It is important to find a brace that fits the shape of your spine in its pain-free position.
Sometimes, wearing a brace may increase the pain instead. You should stop wearing your brace if it increases your pain.
Do not use the back brace for more than 2 weeks. Otherwise, your muscles will start to adapt and lose strength as they get accustomed to the brace.
-Yoga
In general, yoga can help to reduce your back pain, strengthen your core and prevent further injury. As a slipped disc is a serious injury, you should seek permission from your doctor and professional advice from a trained yoga instructor. You may also consider guided exercises with an experienced physiotherapist as an alternative too yoga.
While training, you should not perform any moves that increase the original pain. Avoid poses that require you to:
Bend forward past 90 degrees without bending your knees
Twist around your back
Sit and fold forwards
Walking
Gentle activities like walking can help with a herniated disc as long as it does not increase pain.
(Source: Mount Elizabeth, 03 Dec 2024)