25 Treatments  for Slipped Disk

9 Tests 3 Medical Procedures 1 Surgical Procedures 7 Prescribed Medications

2 Over the Counter Medications 2 Self Care 1 Alternative Procedures

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Tests for Slipped Disk

1. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves...  More

2. Cross Straight-Leg-Raising Test

3. MRI of Spine

4. Spinal X-Ray Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem:...  More Costs

5. CT Myelogram

6. History and Physical Exam During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More Costs

7. Computed Tomography (CT) of Spine A lumbosacral spine CT is a computed tomography scan of the lower spine and surrounding tissues.  More

8. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp...  More

9. MRI Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses...  More

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Medical Procedures for Slipped Disk

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More Costs

2. Intervertebral Disk Chemolysis Chemonucleolysis is a medical procedure that involves the dissolving of the gelatinous cushioning material in an intervertebral disk by the injection of an enzyme s...  More

3. Cold Pack Treatment

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Surgical Procedures for Slipped Disk

1. Lumbar Microdiscectomy Diskectomy is surgery to remove all or part of a cushion that helps protect your spinal column. These cushions, called disks, separate your spinal bones (vertebrae....  More

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Prescribed Medications for Slipped Disk

1. ibuprofen(Motrin , others...) IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

2. amitriptyline(Elavil , others...) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

3. methylPREDNISolone(Medrol , others...) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common ...  More

4. predniSONE(Deltasone , others...) PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc...  More

5. naproxen(Naprelan '500' , others...) NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More

6. baclofen(Lioresal , Lioresal Intrathecal) BACLOFEN (BAK loe fen) helps relieve spasms and cramping of muscles. It may be used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.  More

7. acetaminophen-codeine(Tylenol with Codeine , others...) ACETAMINOPHEN; CODEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; KOE deen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain.  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Slipped Disk

1. ibuprofen(Midol IB , others...) IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

2. naproxen(Aleve , others...) NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More

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Self Care for Slipped Disk

1. Strengthening Exercises

2. Bed Rest

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Alternative Procedures for Slipped Disk What's this?

1. Spinal Manipulation Overview : Chiropractic is a health care discipline that focuses on the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (primarily the spine) and body function ...  More Efficacy Grade C

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