Duration of a slipped disc of the lumbar spine
The duration of the healing process after a herniated disc depends on the severity of the incident as well as on the treatment. Only about ten percent of all herniated disks have to be treated surgically (by surgery), although a reduction in pain cannot always be achieved by a disk surgery and the pain may return. The pain after a herniated disc may remain for a very long time.
The duration of the healing process can actually only be influenced by the affected person himself. Only those who become active themselves and move a lot can get rid of the pain. Any sporting activity that builds up the back and abdominal muscles is helpful in fighting the pain.
Through regular walks, specific training in back school, swimming or cycling, the duration of back pain is influenced by each person affected. An operation (surgery) or painkillers can make the movement easier or even possible again, but how long the problems and discomfort caused by the herniated disc will last is mainly decided by an active sports program after the herniated disc. The more stable the back muscles are, the more stable and healthy the intervertebral discs are.
Is it possible to prevent a slipped disc in the lumbar spine?
If a few points are observed, a slipped disc of the lumbar spine can be avoided or prevented. Gymnastics and sports, such as swimming or cycling, strengthen the back muscles and thus relieve the lumbar spine. Anyone who sits for long periods of time at work should take a lot of exercise to compensate.
Anyone who is also overweight should reduce their weight, as being overweight is one of the risk factors for a slipped disc in the lumbar spine. But also uninfluenceable factors such as genetic quality and accidents of the spine play a role and cannot always be prevented.
