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Conservative and non-surgical management of lumbar disc herniation

Seema Rathi, Jalandhara, Amit Singh, R. Nagaratna, Kashinath G. Metri

Keywords : Discal herniation, Foot drop, Yoga, Surgery, Pranayama

Citation Information : Rathi S, Jalandhara, Singh A, Nagaratna R, Metri KG. Conservative and non-surgical management of lumbar disc herniation. Integr Med Case Rep 2020; 1 (2):15-18.

DOI: 10.38205/imcr.010215

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 15-06-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; Swami Paramhansa Swastha Siksha Evam Paryavaran Sanrakshan Samiti


Abstract

A case of a 16-year-old Indian adolescent with discal herniation in L4 – L5 region with classical sign of ‘foot drop’ was successfully managed by conservative, non-surgical approach following principles of yoga intervention. Patients practised yoga under supervision of yoga expert, four times a day for first two weeks followed by once a day for consecutive two years. Yoga protocol included gentle yoga based loosening practices, simple asanas, yogic breathing techniques and yogic guided relaxation, pranayama and meditation. One year and two-year follow-ups showed complete revival of normal function and healing of the affected spinal cord disorder. A case which was recommended for surgery recovered with yoga intervention.

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