A herniated disc or in layman terms “slipped
disc” means that the disc in-between the vertebrae’s bulges out towards the
spinal cord.
This causes an acute pain in and
around the lower back.
If the disc touches the Sciatic
nerve, pain can be felt down the leg through the calf and sometimes into the
foot.
We also call this Sciatica.
The herniated disc problem usually
happens in the lower back because that part of the vertebral column bears most
of the weight of the body and it also does most of the bending and flexing.
There are lots of causes that can
create this problem, hard physical work, excessive strain or pressure on the
spine, accidents, falls and sometimes it just happens with no particular
reason.
The Discs in-between the vertebrae
are spongy shock absorbers without the discs the bones would grate and crunch
every time you move.
The discs are made up largely of
water, it’s kind of like tooth paste.
As your disc begins to loose water
it’s like letting air out of a tire and the sides begin to bulge
As we get older the amount of fluid
in the discs will diminish slightly, this is why it is so important to drink
water.
Bowen Therapy has a lot of success
with this condition. Every week I get clients with this condition and they
respond very well.
The basic Bowen moves relieve the
tension in and around the herniated area, and then we have specialised Bowen
moves specifically for this problem.
Please ring me with any questions or
to book an appointment, and let’s find out if Bowen therapy can relieve you of
your pain.
Martine your Bowen Therapist
