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Bulging disc in neck and tens therapy
Can neck bulging disc and pinched nerve be treated with tens therapy alone ...?
Or do i need to have surgery..?
P.s I have really mild bulging disc...
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Take frequent Breaks at work.
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Use cervical pillow.
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Tens is Alone not. Ultrasonic therapy and strength exercises of neck
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U need not to go for surgery. Meet the manual Physiotherapist for this problem, and not only TENS , u also need for strengthening of muscles and postural correction. So Physiotherapist can help u in all these.
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Surgery at this age is definitely not a good option. Most of disc cases are solved with exercises itself.Machines help in reducing muscle tightness and pain but exercises are most important part to bring your disc back to its place .
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start with physiotherapy.
Drink lots of fluid (water)
avoid forward bending.
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Look at your age you have mentioned, surgery should not be a option at all. Yes it can be treated with tens,IFT and few postural alignments and exercises.
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Dr. Aparna Kakoti (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
You are very young. Better not to go for surgery. Physio will plan out the treatment program for you accordingly. Also exercises along with electro modalities will be given.
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Forward neck bent position for a long period is not good. Take breaks in between if you are studying or working in laptop.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
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15 yrs exp
Noida
No surgery is required in every disc bulge, however proper assessment and treatment is required. Consult a physiotherapist.
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Only TENS will not help,some exercises are also needed.
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