Herniated Disc Resorption in Kyiv

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor. If recurrent pain and discomfort in the back are ignored, over time an intervertebral (herniated) disc may develop.

Herniated discs most often occur in the lumbosacral region (lower back); the remaining cases involve the cervical and thoracic spine, and thoracic hernias are the rarest. Only a minority of patients have genuine indications for surgery; the others may be managed with resorption of the intervertebral disc hernia.

Hernia resorption is a partial reduction in the size of a hernia, or its complete disappearance, that occurs when the body's natural regeneration processes are stimulated by hardware-based physiotherapy, without surgical instruments. (This type of treatment is also called resorption of an intervertebral hernia.)

CSM Clinic, a multidisciplinary clinic, offers treatment of a hernia without surgery. At our full-cycle medical center you can undergo all the necessary diagnostics and physiotherapy treatment of an intervertebral hernia in Kyiv. The clinic's specialist designs an individual course of intervertebral hernia resorption for each patient, taking into account age, individual characteristics and medical history.

Non-surgical treatment of a herniated disc at CSM Clinic in Kyiv aims to reduce pain and improve function; the outcome depends on the individual patient.

What Is an Intervertebral Hernia

A herniated disc is a musculoskeletal condition that occurs when the fibrous rings break down and the nucleus (the contents of the intervertebral disc) shifts and gradually protrudes into the spinal canal, affecting the nerve roots and/or the spinal cord. This pressure, in turn, causes pain, numbness and spasms.

The causes of an intervertebral hernia are divided into:

• exogenous: back injuries, excessive loads and, conversely, insufficient physical activity, excess weight, a history of diseases that affect bone and cartilage tissue (scoliosis, osteochondrosis, tuberculosis, syphilis, etc.), hypothermia, smoking, alcohol, stress;
• endogenous: deficiency of vitamins, macro- and microelements, aging (including related dysfunctions), and drying out of the discs.

In the age group most prone to the condition (30-65 years), occupational risk groups can be identified, including athletes, loaders, pilots, scientists, bank and office employees, journalists, drivers, cooks, hairdressers, furniture assemblers and doctors, as well as professions involving constant or frequent vibration, standing, sitting with the head lowered, or heavy physical loads.

Anything that disrupts circulation and blood supply to the spinal column can contribute to an intervertebral hernia.

Indications for Physiotherapy Resorption of an Intervertebral Hernia

You can book a course of intervertebral hernia resorption and/or a consultation with an orthopedic traumatologist (this may also be a neurologist or a vertebrologist) at our clinic not only when a diagnosis has already been made. Reasons to seek care may also include:

• severe back pain (to the point of being unable to move), including pain radiating to the limbs, the intercostal space, the head or the respiratory organs; this is the most characteristic clinical manifestation of a disc hernia;
• dizziness, migraines, blood pressure disturbances and sharp neck pain ("shooting" pain);
• a history of intercostal neuralgia, lumbago or sciatica;
• tingling and numbness in the fingers;
• disturbances in the strength and rate of heart contractions (with symptoms similar to a heart attack);
• disorders of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems: urinary retention or incontinence, diarrhea, constipation, erectile problems, etc.

Intervertebral hernias in different parts of the spine have their own specific clinical picture, so only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis.

Contraindications to Hernia Resorption with Hardware Methods

Disc hernia resorption at CSM Clinic is performed under a program selected individually for each patient according to indications, age, the course of the underlying disease and any concomitant conditions. The doctor determines whether there are contraindications, as well as whether the course scheme can be adjusted.

Preparation and Procedure for Hernia Resorption at the Clinic

Intervertebral disc hernia resorption includes:

• Diagnostics of the patient's condition before treatment, between series of courses and after treatment is completed. To determine how the resorption is progressing and how effective it is, and to clarify the diagnosis before resorption begins, an MRI is always performed. It helps determine the location and size of the hernia and the degree of damage to tissues and nerves. X-ray, ultrasound and computed tomography may be used as additional diagnostic methods.
• An initial appointment, examination and consultation with an orthopedist.
• Development of an individual treatment program. The choice of hardware methods depends on how advanced the condition is, the size and location of the hernia, and the medical (and any other) treatment used before contacting our specialist. Recommendations may include lifestyle adjustments, additional drug treatment (only when there are direct indications and it cannot be avoided), a course of PRP therapy (autologous plasma therapy) and hardware physiotherapy such as SIS (super inductive system magnetotherapy), HIL (high-intensity laser) and others.
• Non-surgical treatment of the intervertebral disc hernia (through hardware hernia resorption). The resorption program consists of 1-3 series of courses (1 series is 2 weeks), held with a 2-month break. The number of series prescribed depends on the characteristics and severity of the condition, the patient's general health and how the body responds to treatment.
• An interim preventive checkup.

Results of Hardware Treatment of an Intervertebral Hernia

Treatment aims at comprehensive correction of the spine and joints, relief of functional blocks, displacements, and compression and pinching of nerve roots, and reduction of the hernia, which is achieved through processes such as:

• dehydration of the intervertebral hernia;
• relief of the inflammatory process in the affected area;
• improved tone of the posterior longitudinal ligament;
• enzymatic breakdown and phagocytosis (engulfing of solid particles by cells) of cartilage tissue, etc.

Advantages of Hernia Resorption at the Clinic

1. CSM Clinic in Kyiv is a multidisciplinary, full-cycle medical facility that not only provides treatment but also monitors its effectiveness, supports recovery after treatment and selects further prevention.
2. An orthopedist with extensive practical experience and a high level of responsibility for the quality of medical care.
3. Treatment tailored to the needs of each patient.
4. Diagnostic and treatment equipment: a 3 Tesla MAGNETOM Skyra MRI scanner and modern devices for physiotherapy procedures.
5. Procedures designed to be comfortable.
6. A personal approach to each patient: the treatment scheme, like the price of the course of procedures, is determined after a consultation with the doctor and an examination.

Does your back hurt? Have you been diagnosed with an intervertebral hernia? Need hernia resorption in Kyiv? You can undergo conservative treatment with physiotherapy at CSM Clinic in Kyiv. You can book a consultation with an orthopedist by phone or through a request on our official website. We also offer residents and guests of Kyiv and the region a course of therapy at our medical center in Bila Tserkva: a comfortable hotel on the clinic's premises and high-quality medical services, including safety measures during air raid alerts, a wide range of diagnostics and treatment procedures, and expert-level equipment.