[서영제 원장 건강칼럼] Lumbar disc, expected to be improved through’non-surgical treatment’ in early diagnosis

With the prolonged Corona 19, the number of people complaining of back pain has increased as the time to live a zip-cock life is prolonged. This is because taking the wrong posture in an environment where the desk and chair were not properly equipped put a great burden on the waist.

But the bigger problem is that it overlooks back pain. Because it is so common that everyone has experienced it at least once, and because it appears easily in daily life, the idea of’it will not be much this time’ is the first thing to think of, but this thought can lead to worsening of herniated disc symptoms that cause back pain if wrongly done. Caution is required.

Lumbar disc is a chronic spinal disease of modern people, and is usually caused by aging or incorrect lifestyle and posture. The disc between the bones of the vertebrae protrudes and presses the nerves, causing pain in the back pain as well as the sacrum and legs, gradually reducing the quality of life.

Therefore, it is better to diagnose the lumbar disc at an appropriate time as possible, and if it is detected as soon as possible, it is expected that symptoms can be improved sufficiently even with non-surgical treatment of orthopedic and neurosurgery.

Among the multiple vertebral bones that are stacked like blocks, the lumbar disc, especially, often develops between the 4th and 5th vertebrae. Initially, it causes some tolerable back pain, but as time goes by, the protruding disc strongly compresses the lower body and the nerves connected to it, causing pain in the leg, such as the sacrum and thigh.

In severe cases, surgery is inevitable due to paralysis, but for early diagnosis, non-surgical treatments such as C-arm precision spinal injection, epidural adhesion dissection, spinal nerve block, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and manual therapy can be applied.

Among them, C-arm precision spinal injection is well-known as a non-surgical treatment for lumbar discs that allows both examination and treatment to be performed at the same time as experienced medical staff can check the condition of the patient’s spine in real time. The treatment time is short and precise treatment is possible, so the burden of various complications is low.

Epidural adhesion dissection is suitable for office workers who do not have time to spare among lumbar disc patients. It is a treatment that injects drugs using a special machine to remove adhered nerves and inflammation. The treatment time is short and the return to daily life is quick.

As with treatments for other diseases, non-surgical treatment for lumbar discs should be tailored in consideration of the patient’s condition, environment, and other various conditions. In addition, it should not be forgotten that it is necessary to grasp in advance the abundant clinical experience and systematic system related to this, keeping in mind that the know-how of the medical staff is very important due to the characteristics of non-surgical treatment.