"Healing Bulging Disc Back Pain and You"
By Tommy Hoffman, Licensed Physical Therapist
Most acute back pain conditions (conditions between 0 and three weeks) resolve spontaneously without much intervention. In fact, 40 to 90% of most cases may initially resolve prior to three months. This means back pain relief!
Chronic back pain conditions (these are conditions lasting longer than three months) have been scientifically validated to be caused primarily by either:
- A painful intervertebral disc.
- A diseased or dysfunctional facet joint.
- A diseased or dysfunctional Sacro-iliac joint.
In either case, acute or chronic, when back pain relief is sought, it is done so with rigor due to the disabling effects it can have on a person’s quality of life. Healing back pain becomes essential!
Bulging Disc Treatment Options
Treatment for the relief of back pain often includes physical therapy, ergonomic training (e.g. sitting postures), activity modification (e.g. sleeping with a pillow between your knees), heat and cold modalities, gentle stretching, acupuncture, therapeutic exercise(s), medications as prescribed and possible trigger point injections.
As a general rule, when seeking back pain relief, activities of daily living should be performed in a slow and controlled manner. One should never try to be aggressive or force an activity. This can in many cases cause an exacerbation of symptoms and a delay recovery time.
Often, people who suffer from bulging disc back pain experience periods of remission followed by periods of relapses. This can cause much frustration and should not prevent one from seeking a cure for back pain and permanent relief of symptoms. It is important to maintain a positive attitude towards healing your lower back pain and/or bulging disc.
It is best to consult a qualified healthcare professional for the proper diagnosis and intervention of your condition.
Good Luck,
Tommy Hoffman, P.T.
Tommy Hoffman
