Disc Desiccation – What Can I Do to Fix My Disc Desiccation and Get Rid of the Pain?
A disc desiccation is the result of the partially drying up of the nucleus pulposus, which is the jelly-like part of the spinal discs. It is the earliest visible sign of a more serious disc degeneration and should not be underestimated. Even if some disc desiccation sufferers have no signs of pain or discomfort, the situation can become worse as time goes by. In order to alleviate or prevent the pain, a number of treatments can be taken into consideration: Different kinds of medication (pain-killers, anti-inflammatory etc.) can stop the pain from coming back. This treatment option should only be used in combination with a physiotherapy or a chiropractic program. Taking these kinds of drugs for a longer time span than a few weeks can be dangerous. Some of the most common side-effects caused by anti-inflammatory drugs are severe ulcer perforations and gastrointestinal bleeding (not to mention that people even die from side-effects). A surgery should only be taken into consideration if al
