Dealing with a disk extrusion can be a painful and disruptive experience. At Paragon Health Group, established in Newport Beach and Bakersfield, Dr. Eckermann and his team offer a comprehensive Disk Extrusion Treatment approach, aiming to alleviate pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.
How Disk Extrusion Treatment Can Relieve Pain and Improve Mobility
A disk extrusion occurs when the soft, inner core of a spinal disc pushes through the outer layer, potentially compressing nearby nerves. This can lead to significant back or neck pain, radiating pain into the arms or legs (sciatica), numbness, tingling, and weakness. Recognizing the severity of these symptoms, Paragon Health Group prioritizes accurate diagnosis and effective management of disk extrusions.
The initial approach to disk extrusion treatment at Paragon Health Group often involves non-surgical methods. As Dr. Eckermann emphasizes, a thorough examination of patient’s condition is key to developing the right plan. Conservative treatments may include physical therapy to strengthen supporting muscles and improve spinal mechanics, anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain and swelling, and targeted epidural steroid injections to provide pain relief directly at the affected area. The goal of these therapies is to reduce nerve compression and allow the body’s natural healing processes to take effect.
However, when non-surgical options don’t provide sufficient relief, or if neurological symptoms like significant weakness worsen, surgical intervention may be considered for disk extrusion treatment. Paragon Health Group specializes in utilizing minimally invasive surgical techniques. Procedures like microdiscectomy, a common and effective way to address a disk extrusion, involve carefully removing only the portion of the disk that is pressing on the nerve. Similarly, endoscopic spine surgery offers the advantage of even smaller incisions and potentially faster recovery.
Throughout your disk extrusion treatment journey, Dr. Eckermann and the team at Paragon Health Group maintain open and transparent communication. They will thoroughly explain your diagnosis, discuss all available treatment options, and help you understand what to expect during and after any recommended procedure. Realistic expectations regarding pain relief and recovery are crucial, and the team will work closely with you to optimize your outcome.
Paragon Health Group is dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to your unique needs. If you are experiencing symptoms of a disk extrusion and are seeking expert guidance and effective treatment options, contact Paragon Health Group today to learn how they can help you find relief and get back to a more active and pain-free life.
