According to reports, 180,000 people in Germany are affected by a herniated disc every year, many of which are accompanied by severe pain. Regardless of the further course and the correct treatment, one issue is of utmost importance: relief from the pain as quickly as possible. What fast-acting pain treatments are there?
A herniated disc can cause severe pain, which is why it is important to quickly relieve the pain. In Germany, around 180,000 people are affected by a herniated disc every year. There are various treatment methods that can be used for quick pain relief.
Why do many herniated discs cause pain?
A herniated disc occurs when the inner part of the disc pushes through the outer ring of fibers and thereby presses on a nerve. This can lead to severe pain. Causes of a herniated disc include aging, lack of exercise, overload, poor posture and accidents.
What options are there for acute pain relief?
There are various pain treatments for a herniated disc. One option is step positioning, in which the patient lies flat on their back and puts their legs on an elevation. This reduces the pressure on the intervertebral discs and can relieve pain.
Another therapy is the facet joint block, in which a local anesthetic is injected into the small vertebral joints to relieve pain. Neurostimulation can also be used for a herniated disc. A device is implanted that delivers targeted electrical impulses to block the pain.
Special pain therapy developed by experienced experts
The Apex-Spine spine center in Munich has developed a special pain therapy called facet therapy. In this therapy, pain medication is injected directly into the affected facet joint. This means that pain can be treated directly at the cause, which has the advantage that the pain medication can be used specifically and in low doses.
The Apex-Spine spine center has experienced and specialized specialists who can offer patients a professional diagnosis and appropriate pain therapies. The particular usefulness of the content draws the reader's attention to the Spine Center's expertise and motivates them to make contact.
Another pain therapy that can be used to quickly relieve pain in the event of an acute herniated disc is so-called radiofrequency therapy. Pain receptors in the affected nerve endings are deactivated through targeted heat treatment.
Although this method is more complex than other pain therapies, it can significantly reduce pain in the long term for many patients.
Individual pain therapy, minimally invasive and highly effective
In addition to these classic pain therapies, the Apex-Spine spine center in Munich has also developed special pain therapy that is specifically tailored to the needs of patients with a herniated disc. The so-called “minimally invasive pain therapy” is a particularly gentle method in which individually tailored pain medication is injected directly into the affected nerve roots using very small incisions in the back.
Compared to other pain therapies, this method has the advantage that it is particularly low-risk and gentle and is therefore also suitable for patients with previous illnesses or old age.
Experienced experts highly specialized in spinal problems
The Apex-Spine Spine Center in Munich specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal problems and offers patients comprehensive care. The team of experienced specialists and therapists uses the most modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to help patients quickly and effectively. The clinic has state-of-the-art equipment and first-class infrastructure to offer patients a pleasant atmosphere and ensure the highest level of safety and quality.
If you are suffering from a herniated disc or are suffering from back pain, you can confidently contact the Apex-Spine spine center in Munich for quick pain relief. The experienced specialists are available to you at any time and will be happy to help you. Make an appointment today and get advice without obligation.