About the Treatment Method
Conservative Treatment Options
It is the process of entering exactly the point where the hernia presses on the nerve with a very fine needle under the guidance of a fluoroscopy (X-ray) device and administering a special cortisone and local anesthetic mixture. Its purpose is not to destroy the hernia, but to rapidly stop the pain by "extinguishing" the severe inflammation and edema in the nerve. The procedure takes 15 minutes.
Traction (pulling), hot/cold applications, and laser therapies used in physical therapy relieve spasms. The personalized exercise programs applied subsequently strengthen the core muscles around the waist almost like a "natural corset", relieving the load on the vertebrae. When the load decreases, the herniated cartilage tissue may shrink (resorb) and regress on its own over time.
If the patient has urinary or fecal incontinence, sudden and progressive loss of strength in the leg (drop foot), or sexual dysfunction (Cauda Equina Syndrome), these conditions require emergency surgery, and no time should be wasted with needles or physical therapy.
The information on this page is for general health advice. Please consult specialized physicians for personalized treatment or advice.
