Physical therapy for herniated disc t5 t6
Out of the numerous types of diseases and disorders that the human body is exposed to the most damaging and painful disorders of them all are spine injuries or damage. The human spinal column consists of 24 vertebrae and this is sub divided into the cervical spine consisting of seven vertebrae, the thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae and the lumbar spine with five vertebrae. The base bone also called the sacrum is situated at the end of the sacrum in the coccyx.
What is called a disk otherwise known as shock absorbing cushion is situated between each vertebrae pair. The 23 discs which start from the second and third neck vertebrae are named s C2-C3, T5-T6 and L4-L5. in these names the letter ‘C’ denoted cervical, ‘T’ means thoracic and the ‘L’ denotes lumbar and ‘S’ stands for sacrum.
Damages to the disks might happen due to accidents, falls, weak muscles, weak supporting muscles and body mechanics. The discs outer layer tears or breaks open because of these injuries and disc herniation otherwise known as subligamentous.
This condition occurs in the lower back or lumbar spine region, and sometimes affects the cervical and upper back called the thoracic spine too. Applying pressure to the nerve roots, herniated discs cause lots of pain and numbness in the affected area. The gel like material comes out of the discs once the discs rapture. Normal x-rays are unable to identify the disorder so MRI or CT scans are used.
When it is said that the thoracic spine is injured it means that T5 T6 are herniated. The muscles relax when pain killers are administered as medicines for this injury. The best way to cure herniated T5 T6 discs are through physical therapy because there is no real cure through medication however medication can only suppress the pain and symptoms. In severe cases surgery is recommended. Physical exercises and bed rest can provide relief from numbness.
Light exercise like walking and other activities can keep the pain at bay. An ice pack or a hot pack can also be used on the affected region 3-4 times a day it will provide relief to the muscle tension and pain. The most effective way to recover from herniated disc is to seek physiotherapy. In cases of T5 T6 disorders and injuries are very unbearable but it can be treated.
With proper physical therapy the unstable segment and neutral zone can be controlled. This therapy helps in increasing mobility and allows the patient to walk, climb stairs etc freely. It can improve physical function and prevent disability and give balance to the affected area. The therapy must be concentrated around the muscles, bones, ligaments, nerves etc.
This type of therapy can be availed at hospitals or out patient clinics or fitness centers. You need to get a good physical therapist, especially consider those recommended by friends and family. Health insurance companies and physicians are also a good source of information that will help find a good therapist. You need to check if the therapist is qualified for job and has the necessary qualifications. Defective therapy is dangerous and can lead to physical conditions and cause the patient to become immobile. So be careful when selecting a good physical therapist
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