Lumbar Disc Herniation is a condition where the disc, which is normally present between two vertebral bones herniates and bulges into the spinal canal or neural foramen or both compressing on the spinal nerves. As we age, the disc becomes weakened or damaged because of wear and tear mechanisms caused by excessive pressure such as heavy lifting. The Lumbar disc herniation generally occurs in the below-mentioned ways-
The disc becomes weak, thinner, and may shrink (usually occurs with age) but the nucleus does not break through the outer wall of the disc.
The disc has a bulge that puts pressure on the spinal canal or the nerve.
The nucleus ruptures and comes out through the disc annulus but stays in one piece.
The nucleus ruptures and separates from the main portion of the disc.
The symptoms of lumbar disc herniation disease are different for different people depending on where the disc has herniated and what nerve root it is pushing into. The most common symptoms of Lumbar Disc Herniation are discussed as follows-
These are general symptoms of Lumbar Disc Herniation that can be associated with other problems so when you observe any of these symptoms, Consult a lumbar disc herniation surgeon in Dubai for a diagnosis and appropriate management.
Most back pains can be treated medically with painkillers and physiotherapy. There’re some red flags like weakness of legs, bladder disturbances etc., which warrants additional investigations. Though a herniated disc can only be confirmed by the MRI, a good clinical examination is must to determine whether the symptoms are correlating with the imaging findings. Hence a complete evaluation of the medical history is done along with a thorough physical examination. Sometimes additional tests may be required which are
For a thorough diagnosis and effective herniated disc treatment in the UAE, consult with our renowned neuro spine surgeon, Dr. Arun Neurosurgeon.
Conservative therapy is the first line of herniated disc treatment for treating Lumbar disc herniation which may include the following-
If any of the above-mentioned measures doesn’t work then you have to consult with a Neurosurgeon to discuss further options available such as disc herniation treatment in UAE which may include slipped disc surgery to remove the herniated disc. If disc herniated surgery is required your Neurosurgeon will discuss in detail about the spine surgery which can be done in many different ways. After disc herniated surgery, you have to restrict strenuous physical activities for around 2 weeks and physical therapy can be started after 10 days from surgery to strengthen your back muscles. If you have been advised surgery and you are not sure whether to go ahead or not, please feel free to get a second opinion from Dr. Arun Rajeswaran for lumbar disc herniation treatment in UAE.
Lumbar disc herniation typically causes lower back pain, leg pain (sciatica), numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating down one or both legs. Surgery is considered if symptoms are severe, not improving after 6–12 weeks of conservative treatment, or if there is progressive nerve damage or loss of bladder/bowel control (cauda equina syndrome).
Minimally invasive microdiscectomy or endoscopic discectomy are the most common surgical treatments for lumbar disc herniation. These techniques involve small incisions, less muscle disruption, and faster recovery compared to open surgery. Dr. Rajeswaran performs these procedures in Abu Dhabi with excellent outcomes.
Most patients experience significant pain relief within days to weeks after minimally invasive lumbar disc surgery. Return to light activities is typically possible within 2–4 weeks, and full recovery including return to physical work takes 6–12 weeks depending on the extent of the herniation and the patient’s overall health.
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