Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (PID) or 'slip disc' can be painful. So make simple lifestyle changes to heal your back!
In the past, problems like backaches and neck pains were seen only amongst older age groups. However, there's been a huge change in the last decade as an increasing number of young people cope with back problems. The most common condition is caused by a 'slip disc' which causes pain in the neck and back.
The soft cushion between two adjacent bones of the spine is called a disc. When the disc gets displaced from its original position its called a slip disc. This can lead to pain in the legs or sciatica. Slip disc in the neck causes pain in the arm.
FACTORS LEADING TO SLIP DISC :
Lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle, physical and mental stress and bad posture. The various reasons leading to faulty posture are smoking, obesity, inadequate sleep, deficieny of vitamins and calcium, etc.
TREATMENT :
To reduce the problem of slipped disc, people should rest. For pain, the doctors recommend medicines, physical therapies, exercises and even surgery if symptoms are severe.
FOR PREVENTION :
Exercise regularly
Manage your stress
Balance your work and recreation
Maintain proper posture
Balance your diet
Adequate rest
Ample water intake
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment
Take advice to plan workout and diet
Do take regular breaks while working continuously
Take periodic vacations to recharge your energy.
DON'T :
Do not indulge in fast food
Do not neglect early fatigue and back pain
Do not smoke
Do not work with a computer continuously without breaks
Dont use vehicle with bad suspensions on bumpy roads
Do not use big pillows
Do not use very soft mattresses
Don't neglect to pay attention to details regarding your posture while working.
AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL :
Develop a positive attitude to remain healthy.
Source : Dr.Rajesh Parasnis, Leading Spine Surgeon.
