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Prevention of Herniated Disc
[edit]Because there are various causes for back injuries, prevention must be comprehensive. Back injuries are predominant in manual labor so the majority low back pain prevention methods have been applied primarily toward biomechanics[1] Prevention must come from multiple sources such as education, proper body mechanics, and physical fitness[2] .
Education
[edit]Education should emphasize not lifting beyond ones capabilities and giving the body a rest after strenuous effort . Over time, poor posture can cause the IVD to tear or become damaged. Striving to maintain proper posture and alignment will aid in preventing disc degradation[3]
Exercise
[edit]Exercises that are used to enhance back strength may also be used to prevent back injuries. Back exercises include the prone press-ups, transverse abdominus bracing, and floor bridges. Abdominal bracing protects against joint and disc injury . If pain is present in the back, the stabilization muscles of the back are weak and a person needs to train the trunk musculature. Another preventative measure is to not work ourselves past fatigue. Signs of fatigue include shaking, poor coordination,muscle burning and loss of the transverse abdominal brace.Individuals who engage in power lifting place their bodies under heavy stress Barbells are common tools used in strength training.The usage of lumbarsacral support belts may restrict movement at the spine and support the back during lifting [4]
References
[edit]<References> 1.Karajan, Nils. "Multiphasic Intervertebral Disc Mechanics: Theory and Application." Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering 19.2 (2012): 261-339. ABI/INFORM Complete. Web. 27 Jan. 2013. 2.Dworkin, G. E. "Advanced Concepts in Interventional Spine Care." Journal of American Osteopathic Association 3rd ser. 102.9 (2002): 58-61. Academic Search Premier (EBSCO). Web. 27 Jan. 2013. 3.Morrone, Lisa, P.T. Overcoming Back and Neck Pain. Pg 70Eugene: Harvest House, 2008. Print. 4.Morrone, Lisa, P.T. Overcoming Back and Neck Pain. Pg 72 Eugene: Harvest House, 2008. Print.
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