[건강칼럼] Non-surgical treatment is possible through improvement of lifestyle habits and early diagnosis of the chronic disease of modern people.

The lumbar disc, which has become a chronic disease of modern people, refers to a disease in which the disc located between the spine and the spine leaves its place. The disk is an important structure that absorbs and relieves the impact on the lower back between the bones and the bones, and makes the movement of the spine flexible.If an improper posture is applied to a specific area or a force is applied by an incorrect exercise method, It is prone to inflammation, and it presses the nerves by leaving the remaining damaged spots.

Therefore, when you get a lumbar disc, you feel extreme pain not only in the lower back but also in the lower body, but the intensity is so great that even a person with strong mental power cannot withstand it. If this situation is neglected and the treatment is not carried out in time, the degree of damage becomes more severe and paralysis may be accompanied, making it difficult to move the lower body freely, and in some cases, disorders that make it difficult to properly stool and urine appear. Naturally, it is difficult to lead a normal life, and the quality of life is inevitably lowered.

The problem is that countless people still live in ways and postures that put strain on their backs. The behavior of sitting with your hips on the edge of a chair, leaning on a sofa or wall at an angle, and the habit of not crossing one leg are acts that everyone takes unconsciously in everyday life, but these postures are the main culprit for damaging spinal and joint health. . Also, sitting in a chair for a long time to do work or study is never desirable for spinal health.

Lumbar discs are sometimes caused by accidents or injuries in a moment, but in most cases, it is caused by the accumulation and accumulation of everyday bad habits. The right posture can feel very uncomfortable to people who have already had the wrong posture, but you need to consciously correct your posture to avoid problems such as back pain or herniated disc.

If the pain has already occurred, you should visit a hospital as soon as possible to determine the cause and receive lumbar disc treatment. There are many people who postpone the treatment of children due to the burden of treatment such as surgery while suspecting herniated disc, but this only makes the situation worse. In recent years, many treatments that can improve initial disc symptoms without surgery, such as chiropractic, manual therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and exercise therapy, have been popularized, so it is more advantageous in terms of money to receive initial diagnosis and proceed with treatment.

Occasionally, there are patients who perform lower back exercises while searching for videos on their own to relieve lower back pain, but if they exercise in an incorrect posture, their lower back health may be harmed. Therefore, if you are already feeling pain, it is safe to go to a hospital to receive lumbar disc treatment professionally and learn the correct exercise method according to the instructions and guidance of the therapist.

Written by: Myung-Joo Park, Director of Orthopedic Surgery, Incheon

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