Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist Dr. Hilmi Gözlükaya said that unscientific misapplications in the treatment of herniated disc, one of the common diseases in the society, can cause permanent damage and diseases such as paralysis.
Medical Park Ordu Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist Dr. Hilmi Gözlükaya, who stated that early diagnosis of herniated disc is very important for the person to return to normal life in a short time, made explanations about herniated disc and its treatment. Stating that unscientific misapplications in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, which is one of the common diseases in the society, can cause permanent damage and diseases such as paralysis, Uzm. Dr. Gözlükaya said, “Unfortunately, most of the people with herniated discs do not have enough knowledge and awareness about their diseases. While some patients squirm in pain for a long time, they resort to a number of unscientific methods instead of going to the doctor. These misapplications made with hearsay information to get rid of low back pain can cause serious health problems that are irreversible. While it is possible to heal a herniated disc as a result of a simple treatment with early diagnosis, we often encounter patients with irreversible damage such as paralysis as a result of unconscious practices.”
“Low back pain should not be ignored”
Stating that most people realize the value of their health only after they lose it, Uzm. Dr. Gözlükaya said, “As with all diseases, necessary precautions should be taken to prevent herniated discs. For this, it is necessary to avoid factors that may cause a herniated disc such as heavy lifting, making a reverse movement, sudden strain, experiencing stress and tension for a long time. It is beneficial for people with low back pain to do sports such as swimming, walking, light jogging and cycling. People with excess weight should lose this weight. A sedentary lifestyle should be avoided. Exercises to strengthen the back muscles are very useful when you are healthy. However, doing these does not mean that we will not have a herniated disc. Genetic factors and personal conditions also play a role in the development of this disease.”
“Attention should be paid to pain that does not go away for a long time”
Emphasizing that not every back and leg pain means hernia, Uzm. Dr. Gözlükaya said, “These pains may be due to various reasons. Prolonged and persistent pain, increasing numbness and weakness, incontinence of urine and feces suggest that the situation has reached serious dimensions. Instead of consulting a specialist, unscientific practices such as lumbar pulling, cupping, lying on your back on a hard surface, and leeches on the waist have no place in the treatment of hernia, and remember that these practices can sometimes cause irreversible damage to the person.”
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