How to Heal a Bulging Disc Naturally - Spinal Backrack (2024)

The human spine is responsible for housing the spinal cord, which is an extension of the central nervous system. Because the spinal cord is a structure that is highly sensitive to external stimuli, it is protected by the bony formations of the spine, especially the vertebrae.

The way the spine is structured can be described as follows: the vertebrae have a rather cylindrical shape, with wing-like bony formations on either side (the left and right). They are stacked upon one another in a vertical manner and allow for a hollow passage to form in the middle. That is where the spinal cord passes through. Additionally, the in-between each vertebrae there is a spinal disc (or intervertebral disc) that offers cushion and shock-absorption from impact. Because of stress sustained over the years, the spine is prone to various disc problems.

A bulging disc refers to the process where the soft inner tissue (nucleus or disc material) of one of the spinal discs slips out of its protective shell. This then leads to various symptoms, including back pain. Disc herniation, disc bulge, or a slipped disc can occur in any of the three regions of the spine: lumbar spine, thoracic spine, or cervical spine.

A herniated or bulging disk may naturally take a long time to recover. That is not to say that it’s not possible to heal a herniated disc naturally.

However, what is defined as natural does not entail just carrying on with one’s life as if the herniated disk is not there. Rather, it implies making minor adjustments that are not invasive, in order to facilitate the recovery of the disc.

These recommendations will be discussed in detail further down below.

A disc herniation may occur due to various factors. Here are some of them:

• As we become older, the stress that out spine has been subject to throughout the years begins to take its toll and wear out the structure of our spine, including the discs that provide cushions for the vertebrae.
• Loss of liquid from the disc nucleus. Also due to aging, the structure of the nucleus can change with time, where the quantity of liquid that is contained within itself diminishes.
• A major trauma that causes the shell of a disk to break may result in the nucleus bulging out of its place.
• Working in an environment that requires heavy lifting may place increased strain on one’s back and lead to disc herniation.
• Some people are naturally more prone to developing a bulging disc.

A person suffering from a herniated disc commonly experiences herniated disc pain as one of the main symptoms. Depending on the location of the herniation, the pain can occur in either one of the three major spinal sections: lumbar, thoracic, and cervical.

The pain can either manifest locally, as is the case for neck pain (felt in the upper back) or low back pain (felt in the lower back), or refer to other parts of the body, such as the legs in the case of a lumbar disc herniation, or the shoulders or arms if the herniation occurs in the cervical region.

Apart from that, some people might experience other symptoms such as:

• Weakness
• Stiffness
• Tingling
• Possible mobility (walking) issues

If you experience pain alongside other symptoms mentioned above, it is recommended to seek medical advice and obtain a diagnosis, so that if the issues are due to a bulging disc, it can be addressed as soon as possible.

Obtaining a diagnosis usually involves a consultation with a spinal specialist who would conduct a physical examination, where the patient’s back is examined for any noticeable physical deformities. During this initial phase, the patient will also be asked to provide more details on the symptoms.

If the diagnosis is confirmed, the patient can then proceed to the treatment phase, where there are a few options to choose from, depending on the severity of the patient’s condition as well as personal preferences.

Traditional treatments for bulging discs include options such as:

• Using anti-inflammatory medication to temporarily relieve the pain that occurs due to a bulging disc. It must be noted, however, that this is not really a treatment method, but rather a way to manage the pain, as what the pain medication does it to temporarily mask the symptoms, but not actually treat them.
• Steroid injections
• Muscle relaxants
• Surgical interventions

As a caveat, natural and home remedies do not substitute for medical health care for people suffering from chronic conditions, or in emergencies. Instead, natural treatment modalities aim to assist patients with mild to moderate conditions.

To live pain-free, the best approach is to utilize non-invasive, natural treatment modalities. These are recommended because they tend to have minimal side-effects, which is ideal for the healing process.

Some of the more natural methods to treat a bulging disc and achieve long-term pain relief include:

• Rest – reducing stress on the spine may help alleviate pain
• Engaging in physical therapy and stretching to mobilize the spine
• Participating in exercises that strengthen core and back muscles required for spine and core stability
• Our solution: utilizing a spinal decompression device

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Its aim is to treat the underlying causes of your pain. By following specific disc exercises using the Backrack, you can decompress your spine, relieve pressure in your back, restore mobility to the thoracic spine and leave your symptoms in the past!