Dr. Lomax:
Disk herniations are very common. Most people actually live with disk bulges or protrusions and generally are asymptomatic. When symptoms do develop from an acute herniation that causes nerve compression, treatment is generally conservative unless there is severe unrelenting pain that radiates down into the buttocks, legs or feet, associated numbness, tingling and weakness of the lower extremity region supplied by the nerve or nerves that may be compressed from the herniation or new bowel or bladder changes just to name a few. Surgery for back pain is typically not a good idea and rarely suggested. There are some cases for example, trauma with instability of that injured segment / vertebrae level, infections, tumors, gross instability of that segment / vertebrae level that may be causing nerve compression and severe leg pain and weakness etc.
Isolated back pain from a disk herniation therefore should be managed conservatively with pain control, weight loss if the person is overweight, as this is a major factor in the exacerbation of the pain, strengthening of the core and back muscles that support the lower back and spine. Performing aquatic exercises is a great way to minimize pain, get stronger and lose weight all at the same time. Walking twice a day for 30-45minutes is also a great way to stay active, and keep weight under control. Chiropractic care or physical therapy can also be very helpful. Epidural steroid injections can often provide a temporary measure of relief with results varying from individual to individual. Bottom line is avoid back surgery unless you really have symptoms that are severe and unrelenting, mainly those that are related to nerve compromise, which if left untreated can lead to permanent neurological issues e. g. chronic pain and weakness etc. God Bless.
Dr. Lenny Lomax is a Licensed Physician & Orthopaedic Surgeon. He defines his role of physician as being someone trusted by patients and their families.‘ Doctors are expected to heal, not cause more pain and suffering’. Dr. Lomax acknowledges that natural medications have the potential to greatly improve the public’ s general health and well-being, as our country has become a nation addicted to pills, which is destroying our communities. His mission is to find a resolution to this pervasive problem by offering effective natural solutions to remedy this global problem. As he often states“ I know GOD made me for this purpose. It makes my spirit full and motivates me! I am so encouraged that I have been blessed with this mission. I became a Doctor to help people and that’ s exactly what I plan to do.”
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