Disc is located in between vertebrae. We have 33 vertebrae and all are protected with disc in between. It act as a non-conductor by absorbing the shocks produced by daily day activities like walking, jumping, lifting, twisting etc.
Slip Disc Or Disc Prolapse is a condition when disc cascade from its normal construct. This disc prolapse may occur due to chronic stress, age related degeneration or acute trauma. The Location of disc prolapse can detect using MRI scans, it shows the exact location or direction in which they present.
Symptoms:
According to the site of affection, the symptoms of disc prolapse may changes. Normally Lower back pain or back pain and neck pain may be the alarm of a slip disc. Other symptoms include
- Pain that passed through arms and limbs
- Pain Occurs When go for a short distance walk.
- Pain at night
- Numbness, tingling
- Weakness in muscle
Lets Discuss the Causes of Slip Disc:
- Age Degenerated slip disc
- Acute Trauma
- Overweight
- Lifting heavy objects
Interventional Treatment For Slip Disc :
Interventional Treatment Options for Slip Disc Management now goes for non-surgical methods which is painless as well as effective.
Ozone Injections - These are becoming more popular as it is least invasive, non - surgical treatment which is effective as well as painless and less hospital stay is needed. The Procedure is injecting the ozone-oxygen mixture injection at to the affected area ,resultant it helps in reformation of new blood cells, hence reduce pain.
Radiofrequency ablation - These Technique uses radiofrequency waves to produce heat for generating heat around the nerve so the ability of a brain to transmit pain signals is destroyed thus ablating the nerve. This Technique is for short term pain relief.
Interventional Pain Clinic Provides the effective, minimally invasive surgeries for slip disc treatment in kerala.
