Physiotherapy for Disc Herniation in Ancaster & Hamilton

Disc herniation causing pain in Ancaster or Hamilton? Evidence-based one-on-one treatment. Free 20-minute consultation. Book online today.

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A disc herniation diagnosis can feel alarming — but the evidence tells a reassuringly different story. Research published in the American Journal of Neuroradiology (1990) — a landmark imaging study — found that disc herniations and degenerative disc changes are extremely common findings in people with no pain whatsoever, establishing that structural findings on imaging do not necessarily cause symptoms or predict outcomes.

More importantly, the vast majority of disc herniations respond very well to conservative physiotherapy management. At Interlink Physiotherapy we help patients across Ancaster and Hamilton understand their diagnosis accurately and build a clear evidence-based plan to resolve their symptoms — without unnecessary fear or dependence on passive treatment.

What is a Disc Herniation?

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Not sure if physiotherapy is right for your disc herniation? Come in and talk to us. In 20 minutes we will listen to what is going on, give you our honest clinical opinion, and tell you exactly what we think it will take to fix it. No cost. No commitment. No sales pitch.

Takes 2 minutes to book. Most insurance plans accepted. Serving Ancaster & Hamilton.

Disc herniation is one of the most common causes of sciatica — read about our sciatica treatment.

Low back pain frequently accompanies disc herniation — learn about our low back pain treatment.

References

  • Boden SD, Davis DO, Dina TS, et al. Abnormal magnetic-resonance scans of the lumbar spine in asymptomatic subjects. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 1990.
  • Weinstein JN, Tosteson TD, Lurie JD, et al. Surgical vs nonoperative treatment for lumbar disk herniation: the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT). JAMA. 2006.
  • Komori H, Shinomiya K, Nakai O, et al. The natural history of herniated nucleus pulposus with radiculopathy. Spine. 1996.
  • Long A, Donelson R, Fung T. Does it matter which exercise? A randomized control trial of exercise for low back pain. Spine. 2004.
  • Saal JA, Saal JS. Nonoperative treatment of herniated lumbar intervertebral disc with radiculopathy. Spine. 1989.

All references can be independently verified at pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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