What are the symptoms of a slipped disc in the back?

Lower Back Pain Is A Very Common Complaint That We Usually See In Medical Practice. In Most Cases, Back Pain Is Self-Limited.

Herniated Disc Is A Common Problem That Affects Many People Of Various Ages. Disc Herniation May Occur Due To Excessive Pressure, Aging, Or Even Some Injuries. Herniated Discs Can Cause A Range Of Symptoms, Such As Lower Back Pain, Spinal Pain, And Spinal Discomfort, Among Others, Which Can Be Painful And Diminish The Individual's Quality Of Life.

In This Article, We Will Examine The Signs And Symptoms Of Herniated Disc, And We Will Also Clarify Non-Surgical Treatments For Herniated Disc At Dr Koura's Center. Dr Koura, The Best Doctor In This Field, Is Always Updated On The Latest Advancements In Therapeutic Techniques Through His Participation In Various International Conferences Alongside Leading Doctors And Experts From Around The World.

Symptoms Related To Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain Usually Radiates To Both Thighs And Legs. It Can Cause Leg Numbness Or Weakness And May Be Associated With Lumbar Herniated disc in the back Or Sciatica.

Causes of Lower back pain:

• Muscle tension.
• Muscle strain.
• Poor posture in sitting or sleeping.
• Lumbar disc herniation.
• Lumbar spondylosis.

When should I call Koura Clinics?

You should call us if:

• Pain is severe.
• Pain is prolonged.
• Pain is getting worse.
• You have numbness in your legs.
• You have weakness in legs.
• You have difficulty controlling your bladder or bowel.

How is lower back pain diagnosed?

After examination in our clinic, we may request some investigations such as:

• Blood tests
• X-ray
• CT scan
• MRI

Treatment options of lower back pain:

There are basic steps to treat mild back pain:

• Keep a proper posture.
• Stay active.
• Avoid carrying heavy objects.
• Avoid prolonged sitting, standing.

  If the pain is still persistent, please do not hesitate to call us and reserve your appointment.

Treatment options in Koura Clinics:

After examination and checking labs results and MRI images, we decide one or more of these options   according to your condition:

• Medications (analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants….)
• Physiotherapy sessions.
• Non-surgical interventions (our main scope of interest)
• Surgery (which we often try to avoid) usually if there is weakness or severe compression of nerve roots.

Some important tips:

Now we will discuss the non-surgical interventions available for treatment of lower back pain and its related conditions.

• Interventions are done in the operation room/ Cath-lab.
• All interventions are done under sedation and local anesthesia.

Advantages of non-surgical interventions:

• Patients are discharged from hospital 1 hour after procedure.
• Treatment of multiple disc levels.
• Safe and effective.
• Rare side effects.
• Early anticipated return to normal activity.

1. Caudal epidural injection.

• It’s a non-surgical treatment procedure that is used to alleviate back pain caused by many conditions. For example, lumbar herniated disc, osteoarthritis of lumbar discs, and lumbar canal stenosis resulting in spinal disc inflammation and irritation of lumbar nerve roots.
• The Intervention Typically Takes Around 5 Minutes, Offering A Quick And Effective Solution For Patients Suffering From Lower Back Pain And Related Spinal Conditions.

2. Sciatic nerve roots radiofrequency:

• A non-surgical treatment procedure is used mainly when There Is Referred Pain To The Legs Resulting From Lumbar Herniated Disc Or Spinal Canal Stenosis That Led To Lumbar Nerve Root Inflammation Or Irritation.
• The Procedure Typically Takes Around 30 Minutes, Providing Effective Relief From Lower Back Pain, Sciatica, And Other Spinal Conditions.

3. Lumbar or lumbosacral facet radiofrequency:

• A non-surgical treatment procedure, similar to nerve root radiofrequency, targets lumbar facet joints inflamed by lumbar facet arthropathy, osteoarthritis, or degeneration.
• The Procedure Typically Takes Around 30 Minutes, Providing Effective Relief From Lower Back Pain, Spinal Pain, And Related Lumbar Spine Conditions.

4. Caudal Epidural Navigation Catheter:

• A non-surgical procedure used in cases of spinal canal stenosis and failed back surgery to decompress nerve roots as much as possible to avoid surgical intervention.
• Procedure time is 30 minutes.

5. Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression:

• A non-surgical treatment procedure is used for the treatment of small lumbar disc herniation. A needle is Introduced Inside The Lumbar Disc For Co-Ablation Of Its Nucleus To Reduce Nerve Root Compression And Alleviate Lumbar Nerve Root Inflammation.
• The Procedure Typically Takes Around 30 Minutes, Providing Effective Relief From Lower Back Pain, Sciatica, And Other Spinal Conditions.

6. Minimally-invasive Disc-FX:

• A non-surgical treatment procedure is used for the treatment of contained lumbar disc herniation that moderately compresses a nerve root. A needle is inserted inside the lumbar disc to adequately remove a small portion of disc tissue.

  Disc-FX Is A Very Advanced Technique That Is Rarely Available In Any Pain Clinic In The Middle East Other Than Koura Clinics. This Procedure Typically Takes About 40 Minutes, Offering Effective Relief From Lower Back Pain, Sciatica, And Other Spinal Conditions.

7. Epiduroscopy:

• A non-surgical treatment procedure is used for the management of lower back pain after failed back surgery.
• The main idea of epiduroscope is exploring the epidural space with a camera and eliminating any adhesions around the nerve root resulting from the previous surgical intervention.
• Epiduroscope Is A Very Advanced And Recent Technique That DrKoura, Along With Just A Few Doctors Around The World, Are Certified To Use. He Completed The Epiduroscope Workshop Training Three Years Ago In Germany And Is Unique In Performing This Procedure In The Middle East.
• The Procedure Typically Takes About 50 Minutes, Offering Effective Relief From Spinal Pain, Lower Back Pain, And Nerve Root Compression.

Dr. Mohamed koura is here to assist you using the latest therapeutic techniques, including thermal radiofrequency and laser treatments for spinal pain without surgery—book your appointment now from here.