Healing a Herniated Disk
It can happen without any warning. Typically you are moving around in some way, perhaps even lifting something whenever you feel that little catch. Even before you stand up straight, you realize that you just put your back out and that you are going to be in for a world of pain. The best way to prevent having a Herniated Disc, of course, is by not putting your back out in the first place. Typically we are told not to lift and twist at the same time. After the problem already happens, it is really too late to prevent it and now you need to concentrate on healing your herniated disk.
The human spine is made up of 33 vertebrae, most of which will move independently of the other. These vertebrae are separated by the disks that allow them to move in several directions at one time. Whenever one of these disks becomes displaced from its original position, it becomes known as a herniated disk. It can happen in any part of our back, from the lower lumbar region up to the neck area that is known as the cervical region. Because all of these disks are similar to one another, the method of healing them when they become displaced is similar as well.
A doctor will typically prescribe some physical therapy along with bed rest and warm and cold compresses. There are some things, however, that you can do in order to speed along the healing process. Once you are able to diagnose the problem, as well as the source, then you can begin to heal your problem naturally. In this way you’ll be able to avoid any costly and potentially dangerous surgery.
Verona Raymond
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July 03 2009 02:19 am | Herniated Disc
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:19 am
My dog is recovering from a herniated disk. What food would promote the best healing?
My Toy Poodle, Sammy, is in his third day of healing from a chair falling on him. He still has some pain and the vet has him on bed rest and pain meds for a month. Is there a food or combination of foods that will promote the best healing? Example: meats from the market?
Any and all suggestions are highly appreciated! Gotta get my baby boy back on his feet.
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:21 am
Look up Missing Link. That is a good supplement. Also, you might look into dog food with arthritis formula. And some raw veggies (not garlic, onions, grapes, or raisins) would not hurt.
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July 3rd, 2009 at 7:23 am
Any well balanced high qulaity food plan will promote the health and immune system of your dog. Unfortunatley,there is no one ingredient that will make Sammy heal quicker. A well balanced raw regime is good for the dog. I don’t know if I would switch during a recuperative time though as a dietary change may put more stress on his system.
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July 3rd, 2009 at 7:25 am
I would not change her diet too much. You dont want the dog to get sick while getting better either. The Missing Link is a good supplement but I’s ask your vet about any other changes you wish to make. You dont want a sick dog on your hands too.
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July 3rd, 2009 at 7:27 am
Do not feed your dog anything raw- that will only make things worse. The Missing Link as discussed is a great supplement. Flint River ranch is a fantastic diet- all natural and 98% ddigestible. I have a dog with a very bad back- I feed him the Flint River Ranch and I also have him on Dasaquin. You should get him on some sort of Glucosamine/Chondritin supplement- I get the Dasaquin at a good price through work- but it is very important to get him on something.
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July 3rd, 2009 at 7:29 am
Might want to look into adding n’zymes to his diet.
http://nzymes.com/
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