Herniated Disc L5 S1 – Helpful Tips for Fast Relief

A l5-s1 bulging disc can be one of the most frustrating conditions for a person to suffer with. Not only is it very painful, it can also be very disabling and lead to an inability to perform even the simplest of tasks.

This article will discuss what a bulging disc – l5s1 is, the symptoms that are most commonly associated with it, as well as some helpful things you can do from home for relief.

But before we get into all the details, let’s briefly talk about what the spinal discs are, which is important for understanding the rest of this article. The spinal discs are shock absorbers that separate each set of bones that make up the spine.

Each disc is composed of two main parts – a strong outer covering called the annulus, and a soft jelly center called the nucleus. The jelly center is very important, because this is where the discs of the spine store oxygen and nutrition for proper healing if there is ever a problem.

In fact, if you’ve been dealing with L5 S1 back disc pain, you’ve probably heard your doctor say that this condition is very stubborn and doesn’t heal very easily. This is because the spinal discs do not have a very good blood supply, which normally takes oxygen and nutrients to an injured area for healing. This is why it’s necessary to keep the nucleus in the center of the disc healthy, because it is the main source of oxygen and nutrients for the spinal disc.

A bulging disc is when the strong free cialis outer covering tears, and the jelly in the center of the disc begins to shift through the weak area. This creates a bulge in the disc, which applies pressure to the nerves of the spine, leading to the pain that this problem is known for.

In fact, the symptoms a person may have from a herniated disc l5s1 goes far beyond low back pain, because of the nerves that are involved. You may also have pain traveling down the legs, weakness in the legs, and even problems with the bowel or bladder.

Unfortunately, many of the solutions a doctor will recommend for this condition are not as effective as one might like them to be. Most doctors will prescribe medications (such as pain relievers and muscle relaxers), pain injections (such as cortisone and epidurals), physical therapy, and even surgery in the worst cases.

Although these treatments may be effective for a short period of time, they often do not provide long term relief for L5 S1 back disc pain because their focus is primarily on numbing the aggravated nerve – they do nothing to heal the source of the problem, which is the herniated disc.

I’m going to give you three simple tips that you can use for relief from your L5 S1 back disc pain, which usually provides longer lasting relief.

First, it’s very important that you use ice when you are experiencing symptoms. Place the ice over the lower back (even if your pain travels to another generic for cialis location – you need to get to the source of the problem, which is in the back), and leave it on for 15 minutes or until you feel numbness, whichever comes first. Repeat the ice treatment every hour.

Consistency is the most important thing with ice – it will take 3 or 4 treatments before you feel any difference, but if you stick with it, most people can tell a big difference in their symptoms within 3 days.

Never use heat when you are experiencing L5 S1 back disc pain! This is so important because heat will draw more blood to the aggravated area, leading to excessive swelling and pressure on the aggravated nerve. Always stick with ice, and you’ll experience relief much faster.

My next recommendation is that you bounce on a therapy ball. This may sound odd at first, but this exercise is incredibly important for a person dealing with a herniated disc l5-s1. Simply sit on a therapy ball (which is one of those large balls you see in health clubs or physical therapy clinics), and gently bounce up and down for 5 minutes each day.

The reason this is so important is because this exercise will pump new oxygen and nutrients into the injured disc, which leads to faster healing. You may find this exercise painful at first, so if you do, discontinue this exercise until some of your pain has been relieved from the ice.

My final piece of advice for now is that you be careful with your sleeping position. A person suffering with a bulging disc – l5s1 should always sleep in one of two positions: on your back with a couple of pillows buy Cymbalta online under your knees to elevate the legs, or on your side with a pillow between the knees.

These two positions remove pressure from the spine while you sleep, which allows the disc to heal more quickly.

You can also click here (bulging disc – l5s1) for more tips about the most effective solutions for your condition.

 

About the Author: Dr. Ron Daulton, Jr. is a chiropractor, national speaker, and published author who specializes in spinal disc conditions.

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5 Comments so far

  1. James @ Back Support Brace October 29, 2009 11:30 am

    Here is a great tip to help reduce pain:
    Bounce on a therapy ball. Now, I know this may sound a little silly, but this simple exercise really makes a big difference for many people suffering with an L5 / S1 bulging disc.

    Basically, you want to buy a therapy ball (those are the large balls that you see in physical therapy clinics, or at the gym), and simply sit on it and bounce up and down gently for 4 – 5 minutes every day.

    Here’s the reason this will help with the pain – the disc itself does not get very much blood going to it normally, which is really a problem because blood is what transports oxygen and nutrients throughout the body for healing. So, how does the disc get the oxygen and nutrition it needs to be healthy? Through the jelly in the center of the disc (the nucleus).
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  3. Veronica May 23, 2010 5:41 am

    Thank you for the great info. I am suffering from a herination in my l5 s1 and it is painful. My job includes teaching fitness classes so this has interfeared a lot with my line of work. I started to go to a chriopractor and hoping it will help.

  4. Kris@HerniaSurgery November 18, 2010 2:35 am

    Useful article! Best is to check with a doctor and ensure moderation in all you do!

    Cheers.

  5. Andrea January 4, 2012 3:45 am

    Be cautious bouncing on the therapy ball. That is what I did to start all of my back problems. Now I have a bulging disk at l5s1 because I started bouncing on the therapy ball.

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