Protrusion - protrusion of the membrane of the intervertebral disc without rupture of the annulus fibrosus. A herniated disc is accompanied by its rupture. Protrusions can occur in all parts of the spine, and yet they are most often formed in the cervical and lumbar regions.
The Blade of Vertebrology and Neuro-orthopedics "Vertebra" has a narrow specialization in the treatment of this pathology at the expense of highly qualified personnel and ultra-modern equipment. The results are tangible from the very first procedures.
CAUSES OF PROTRUSION
This pathology is multi-etiological (multi-causal). It depends on the lifestyle up to congenital pathologies. It is not always possible to change your lifestyle, but you can maintain your spine in a healthy state thanks to timely prevention and treatment at the Vertebra Clinic of Vertebrology and Neuro-orthopedics.
SYMPTOMS OF PRTRUSION
Symptoms can be different depending on the localization of the protrusion. The most common manifestations are:
For the cervical spine
neck pain
numbness and paresthesias (creeping sensations) of the upper limbs
frequent headaches
sleep disturbances
neck pain
numbness and paresthesias (creeping sensations) of the upper limbs
frequent headaches
sleep disturbances
For the thoracic spine
pain in the thoracic region, as well as its irradiation to nearby areas
numbness and girdle pain in the chest area
pain in the thoracic region, as well as its irradiation to nearby areas
numbness and girdle pain in the chest area
For the lumbar spine
pain in the lumbar spine
irradiation (distant pain) to the groin and lower extremities
possible violations of urination
weakness in the legs
pain in the lumbar spine
irradiation (distant pain) to the groin and lower extremities
possible violations of urination
weakness in the legs
TREATMENT OF PRTRUSION
Doctors of the Vertebrology and Neuro-orthopedics Clinic "Vertebra" use the most advanced technologies in the field of vertebrology for the treatment of this pathology, which allow them to get the desired effect from the very first procedures. This effect is achieved thanks to ultra-modern equipment, which has no analogues in the world and the professional approach of doctors.
The course of treatment is developed by doctors especially individually for each patient, taking into account the characteristics of the pathological process and the characteristics of the organism. It consists of 5-15 therapy sessions and a rehabilitation period.
To achieve the best effect, the course of therapy is carried out daily, and a tangible effect is manifested already from the first procedures.
The specialists of the clinic of vertebrology and neuro-orthopedics "Vertebra" use a wide range of treatment methods:
- In the acute stage, this is the removal of edema and inflammation using drug therapy in combination with physiotherapy (super inductive system, high-intensity laser, shock wave therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, magnetotherapy)
You can read more about what types of protrusions there are here: "Types of protrusions"