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back pain
Suddenly the sharp pain is there. With every movement, the complaints become worse, sneezing and coughing are agony. The diagnosis: herniated disc . In Germany this happens about 800, 000 times a year. That's important now.
reduce pain
Immediately take painkillers like acetaminophen (500 milligrams) - two tablets up to four times a day. This is the only way to prevent a pain memory from arising. Otherwise, the back pain remains , although the herniated disc has been eliminated. In addition, go immediately to the doctor, because he can prescribe other pain-relieving measures such as massages and physiotherapy.
That also works
Painkillers should only be used supportively, as the skin can absorb substances only to a limited extent, which is why ointments have a significantly weaker effect. In addition, heat helps: Rub the aching area three times a day with warming ointments or put on a hot water bottle.
A novel treatment is spinal decompression therapy. Here, the affected intervertebral spaces are slightly stretched, thus reducing the pressure on the bulging tissue. The cost of 20 meetings of € 80 each, the fund does not currently. Important: As often as possible, because bed rest causes the muscles to weaken. Surgery is necessary only for paralysis and numbness in the arms or legs, 90 percent of all intervertebral disc accidents can be treated without intervention.
Prevent a herniated disc
So that the incident does not repeat (or does not happen), you should train the trunk - including the abdominal muscles. Three times 30 minutes of swimming or jogging per week is enough . Strength training in the gym is also ideal if both abdominal and back muscles are strengthened during the exercises.
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