Herniated Disc - Try Acupuncture
By Peter C Johnson
If you have experimented with the more standard herniated disc treatments,
and wish to try something new, it may be well worth considering the traditional
Chinese therapy of acupuncture. Acupuncture is perhaps the most popular form of
traditional oriental medicine, and it has proven to be quite effective for
treatment of a herniated disc and the sciatic pain associated. Further to this
the acupuncture can also relieve spinal stenosis, lower back pain, spine root
compression, neck pain, neuropathy and other irritating and debilitating
diseases.
In some cases Chinese herbs and acupuncture have been proven to be more
effective, less risky and less invasive in comparison to more common forms of
treatment for a herniated disc such as surgery and oral steroids. Side effects
associated with drugs for treating a herniated disc is a common reason for
people experimenting with acupuncture.
Acupuncture tends to be even more effective when it is utilized upon the
onset of the initial symptoms of a herniated disc such as back spasms and
cramps. If the condition of the herniated disc is more severe, often
acupuncture will be teamed with traditional Chinese herbal remedies to assist
in the recovery process. Further to this the longer lasting effects of
acupuncture are realized through combining the treatment with physical therapy
and exercises. When acupuncture is delivered correctly there can also be additional
benefits for the patient- such as an improvement in mood and less fatigue.
It is very important for one’s recommended doctor or physician to assess the
degree of damage involved in the herniated disc and associated sciatica pain,
before considering acupuncture as an effective treatment for the herniated
disc.
It is a frightening statistic that more than half of the
population experience or are affected by sciatica pain. It is that burning pain
from the lower back down to the feet caused by the compression of the sciatic
nerve resulting in most instances in a herniated disc. The normal reaction for
sufferers of a herniated disc and sciatic pain is too improve the posture and
walk and site more upright. This however can increase the pressure on the
problem area, resulting in further discomfort. It is quite common that, with
age and poor nutrition, the back bone and its muscles and other essential body
parts deteriorate and breakdown, and factors like overexertion, accidents,
diseases, and bad posture all result in back problems.
Acupuncture as a herniated disc treatment when performed as early as
possible has been shown to rapidly improve recovery time and ease sciatica pain
significantly. Research has shown that the acupuncture stimulates the damaged
area of the spine creating naturally occurring steroids encouraging it to
repair and producing valuably endorphins in the body. In this natural way the
swelling is minimized and the pain of the herniated disc is eased. This dual
effect from the acupuncture is why is can be so effective
The benefits of acupuncture often vary from patient to patient and are also
very dependent on the person administering the acupuncture. Always seek you
doctor or physician’s advice before getting acupuncture treatment for a
herniated disc and sciatica pain. Acupuncture is certainly a far more positive
option for treating a herniated disc than surgery and more serious oral
steroids.
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