Are you experiencing lower back pain that travels down one of your leg, along with tingling, numbness, or weakness? It may not be just a simple backache. These symptoms could be a sign of a slip disc, also known as lumbar disc prolapse. Early diagnosis and the right physiotherapy treatment can help relieve pain and prevent the condition from getting worse.
A lumbar disc prolapse occurs when the soft inner part of a spinal disc pushes through its outer layer and presses on a nearby nerve. This can cause lower back pain, pain radiating to the buttock or leg commonly called sciatica, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking, bending, or sitting for long periods. It can occur due to causes improper lifting techniques, prolonged sitting, poor posture, age-related wear and tear, obesity, repetitive bending, sudden twisting movements, and sports or workplace injuries.
At PhysioNautics, every patient undergoes a detailed physiotherapy assessment to identify the exact cause of there pain. Our physiotherapists assess your posture, spinal mobility, muscle strength, nerve involvement, flexibility, and movement patterns before creating a personalized treatment plan. This program may include pain-relieving techniques, manual therapy, neural mobilization, spinal stabilization exercises, core strengthening, posture correction, flexibility training, ergonomic advice, and a progressive exercise to help reduce pain, improve function, and prevent future episodes.
So if you are suffering for similar symptoms visit PhysioNautics near you and get your treatment plan made.
