2. Drink lots of water.
If you have a herniated disk, especially, it is so important to drink lots of
water to help it heal and maintain. Many experts have theories on how much
water to drink each day. I think it is wise to drink at least 10-12 8oz.
glasses of water per day. I believe this will make up for dehydration that may
occur unknowingly due to consumption of sodas, coffees, alcoholic beverages and
daily perspiration.
Be advised that an increase in water consumption may reduce sodium levels in the body. Try drinking a glass of orange juice each day fo add a little potassium to your diet.
3. Eat healthy.
You must eat healthy. Unfortunately, especially in the United States,
commercials and ads have trained us to think that drugs and medications are the
only answers to our back pain problems.
The most important thing you can ingest in your body is the proper nourishment it needs to help facilitate healing. Drugs and medications offer temporary relief but they do not heal. Your body heals itself.
In order to optimize healing in the body you must eat a lot of different-colored fruits and vegetables. This is the best way to improve and bolster your immune system to speed up healing and achieve real, long-term relief.
Also, be sure NOT to skip meals. Your body needs all the nourishment it can get at this critical point in time.
4. Swim
Swimming is a great way to give your back a break. The buoyancy of water can
offer tremendous relief for someone with mild to severe back pain.
I definitely recommend either swimming on your back or using the breaststroke. Both of these positions gently arch your back which is ideal for those suffering with herniated disks in the lumbar region. Swimming is also a great way to speed up blood flow to injured areas to promote faster healing.
5. Take it easy.
If you have a herniated disk right now, you need to be careful. Pay attention
to your back. Be conscious of your posture whether standing or sitting. Don't
be a hero and lift anything remotely heavy. If you drive a lot, be sure to take
frequent breaks.
If your back is hurting, stop what you are doing and rest in a prone or side
position. Practice relaxing your lower back muscles. Be sure to breathe and
work on gently arching your lower back like I explained in #1.
6. Don't take anything for granted.
The odds, believe it or not, are in your favor. Most people do recover from a
herniated disk on their own. The unlucky few, including myself, need surgery.
Of course, had I known what I know now, I might have been able to avoid my
surgical procedure for 2 herniated disks.
Once your pain goes away, don't think that everything is ok. A bulging or
herniated disk can happen at anytime for any reason. Always be on your guard
and don't do anything that could put your back at risk for another injury.
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