Neurosurgery Specialist Dr. Lecturer Murat Hamit Aytar told 9 wrong information about herniated disc, which is thought to be true in the society; made important recommendations and warnings.
Low back pain is among the serious health problems experienced by 10 out of 8 people at least once in their lives. Not every pain means 'hernia', but one of the common causes of low back pain is herniation of the discs between the vertebrae. Although lumbar hernia, which can significantly reduce the quality of life, is usually seen in the age range of 30-50, the fact that a more stable life is led due to the developing technology and the obesity problem is becoming more and more common, causes this disease to become a problem for young people in their 20s. Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist Dr. Faculty Member Murat Hamit Aytar pointed out that early diagnosis and treatment are very important in herniated disc and said, "However, some erroneous information that is thought to be correct in the society and acting in this direction causes a waste of time, and as a result, it can prevent effective results from the treatment." said
Dr. Professor Murat Hamit Aytar stated that the perception that sleeping on the floor is good for low back pain is wrong and made the following statement:
“Medium-firm mattresses that take the slight shape of the spine but do not collapse, that is, fully orthopedic or visco group mattresses with dense content, are considered the most ideal mattresses,” he says. It will make you get up with stiffness in the lower back and more pain.”
Stating that wearing a corset-belt is not beneficial for the waist, Dr. Murat Hamit Aytar,
He gave the information, "The corset supports the waist, protects it partially from adverse movements, keeps it warm, and also raises awareness about the problem", but warned that regular use for a long time will cause laziness and decrease in strength in the central region muscles, and have the opposite effect of the original intended purpose.
Aytar stated that, contrary to what is known, surgery is not the only treatment for herniated disc, and that the first option is conservative, that is, non-operative options.
Saying that the perception that non-surgical methods completely heal the hernia is unrealistic, Dr. Professor Murat Hamit Aytar said, "However, while surgery is the method that clearly removes the problematic tissues, conservative treatments do not provide a definitive solution with moderate, partial benefit and contribute to the healing of the spine."
Dr. Faculty Member Murat Hamit Aytar emphasized that methods such as leech, cupping and cupping are not effective treatments, so one should not expect that methods that can affect such skin and skin horses reach that depth and provide treatment.
Aytar stated that the popular perception that the surgery is a definitive result is wrong and made the following statement:
“The surgery provides a clear benefit to the removal of ruptured, ruptured disc parts that crush nerve tissues and create pressure, and to widen and relieve the canal structures that narrow the nerves. However, the degenerated damaged disc joint structure still remains in place, and therefore, protection, weight control, physical therapy and rehabilitation methods, if exercise is required, are essential for permanent and long-term benefit.
Stating that the recurrence of the disease after hernia surgery is as low as 5-10%, Aytar explained that the success rate of herniated disc surgery is very high, such as 90 percent.
Dr. Faculty Member Murat Hamit Aytar emphasized that herniated disc is not genetic.
However, he added that the structure of your spine, disc quality, strength of your joint structures, connective tissue framework and body mass index may be the cause of genetic predisposition and that more attention should be paid.
Finally, Aytar clarified the misconception that 'lumbar hernia surgeries cause loss of sexual function' and ended his statement with the following sentences:
“Of course, if the faulty operation damages the nerve structures, such a risk arises, but this is not the normal course of surgical treatment, it may appear as an undesirable and unexpected complication.”
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