Slip Disc

Unlike a pulsating pain or pain that comes and goes which can be caused by muscle spasm, pain from a herniated disc is usually continuous or at least is continuous in a specific position of the body.

It is possible to have a herniated disc without any pain or noticeable symptoms, depending on its location. If the extruded nucleus pulposus material doesn't press on soft tissues or nerves, it may not cause any symptoms.

Did you know that sudden and severe back pain could be a sign of something much more serious diseases, among them Slipped disc is one such condition.

A slipped disc can produce different symptoms like varying degrees of pain in the back or neck along with numbness or weakness, tingling, Paralysis of single muscles, possibly with pain radiating to the arms or legs, paralysis in the part of the body below the spinal cord pressure, disturbance of feeling in the limbs, muscle spasms, difficulty controlling bowel movements or bladder function, disturbance of feeling in the rectum and the inside of the thighs etc.

Acupuncture for a slipped (herniated) disc focuses on reducing lumbar pain and sciatica by targeting points that improve circulation and relax muscles, specifically 

• BL23 also called Shenshu, 

• BL25 well known as Dachangshu, 

• BL40 commonly called Weizhong 

• GB30 also known as Huantiao

Stimulating the above mentioned acupuncture and acupressure points will help your reduce the pain and heal your slip disc slowly if regularly performed.

Yoga Specific asanas like:

• Bhujangasana

• Ardha Chakrasana

• Ushtrasana

• Sethubandhasana

• Kriyas

• Breathing and relaxation techniques

• Meditation help in curing back pain