SPINE NEURO 
SPECIALIST CENTRE

Slip Disc-Newest treatment methods

Disc prolapses(also known as slip disc) occur in the back and neck. They  can cause severe spine pain, and difficulty doing work. When this pain shoots down to the legs, this is called sciatica pain.

 

What causes Slipped Discs?

There are a few causes of prolapsed discs including: accidents/trauma to the spine, lifting too heavy an object,  and having bad posture for long periods.

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How do we diagnose a Slipped Disc?

We will assess you in clinical for signs of a prolapsed disc. Special scans such as X-rays and MRI Scans may also be needed to confirm the diagnosis.

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What are the Treatments which can help?

For patients who have lower back pain, and slipped discs, we start medication treatment to reduce the inflammation process around the spine. Spine physiotherapy and exercises can also help in the treatment.

For patients with worsening spine pain, spine micro-surgery treatment may be needed.

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Are there new Minimally Invasive Treatments available?

Dr Raj also performs minimally invasive injection Co-blation RF treatment. This is a good alternative to the standard surgical treatment. We use a Steerable Coblation Radiofrequency Catheter for the procedure. This enables us to shrink down the disc, to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves, thus reducing the sciatica pain.

Dr Rajendra has has used this technique since 2017 with good results for patients.