24 Treatments for Slipped Disk

9 Tests 4 Medical Procedures 1 Surgical Procedures 5 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

5. CT Myelogram

6. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

7. Computed Tomography (CT) of Spine A computed tomography (CT) scan, commonly referred to as a CAT scan, is a type of X-ray that produces cross-sectional images of a specific part of the body. In the ...  More

8. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f...  More

9. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se...  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

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

4. Heat Therapy Heat treatments are therapeutic applications of superficial or deep-heating agents to areas of the body.  More

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Surgical Procedures for Slipped Disk

1. Lumbar Microdiscectomy Your spinal column is an intricate series of bones connected by ligaments. They are cushioned with gel-like disks between each vertebra. These disks begin to wear d...  More

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Prescribed Medications for Slipped Disk

1. ibuprofen(Motrin , others...) Close 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...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

3. naproxen(Naprelan '500' , others...) Close 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

4. baclofen(Lioresal ) 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

5. acetaminophen-codeine(Tylenol with Codeine , others...) Close 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...) Close 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...) Close 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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