Disc damage can cause swelling or even bursting in some cases. The result is usually pain, but it may not always manifest with pain. For reasons that are not clear, damaged discs are not always painful and an MRI, scan, or some other test is needed to confirm the diagnosis. If there are symptoms such as inability to move, decreased mobility, muscle weakness or numbness in the arms and legs, loss of bladder and/or bowel control, you may be experiencing a hernia. Doctors may sometimes recommend medications or surgery to reduce pain. However, massage therapy can offer a gentler solution. Studies have shown that massage therapy can also be very helpful for back pain, especially lower back pain.
How to do neck and lumbar hernia massage?
First of all, contrary to popular belief, herniated disc is not a permanent condition. In most cases, the damage can heal and the disc returns to normal. Ice therapy and rest are very helpful. But massage therapy can offer more pain relief and restorative care. Massage therapists cannot treat a herniated disc, but the therapeutic superstructure improves the muscular health of the surrounding area, allowing it to self-heal by taking most of the stress off the injured area. Circulation is stimulated, muscle tension is reduced, and the release of feel-good endorphins means less pain.
In reflexology, the herniated disc is the muscle system in the body and the lymph that surrounds our vertebrae. The massage therapist should avoid the damaged disc area while working, and if there is a patient with a herniated disc, he should make sure that he has the doctor’s approval before working on it. In reflexology, the hernia point should be determined. While working with the patient, the patient rests and any sensitive or painful areas should be avoided. In the hernia reflexology practice, pressure is applied on the low back pain points and can help support the body’s own healing mechanisms.
There are 7 vertebrae in the neck. They differ from the lumbar vertebrae in that they are smaller due to their structure. Between each vertebra there are cartilages called cushions. Neck hernia occurs as a result of the rupture of this cartilage structure and pressure on the spinal nerves. The nerve and stress state that causes neck hernia is eliminated after reflexology and relaxation is provided in the body. Neck hernia treatment and lumbar hernia treatment applications are available with reflexology.