Combining Eastern and Western medicine: The 'golden' solution to treat cervical disc herniation

Common causes of disease

The neck is the part that supports the head and is responsible for head movements. Therefore, the cervical discs are very vulnerable; in which, the C5 C6 vertebrae are most easily affected. C5 C6 cervical disc herniation is understood as a condition in which the disc slips out of its original position, causing complications. The disease occurs when the fibrous sac of the disc degenerates, deforms, or tears, causing the nucleus pulposus to escape, at which point the C5 C6 disc compresses the spinal cord.

The cervical spine plays many different roles, with the task of connecting muscles, ligaments, protecting the spinal cord, etc. When a patient suffers from C5 C6 disc herniation, the first symptom is pain in the neck area, which can be aching or sharp pain, accompanied by pain spreading to the head, shoulders and arms... If not treated promptly, it will cause numbness, muscle atrophy, and more seriously, it can cause paralysis... Moreover, the level of danger will increase when the patient has underlying diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease, blood clotting disorders...

Common causes of cervical disc herniation:

Age: The older you are, the higher your risk of getting a herniated disc at the C5 C6 cervical spine. After about 40 years old, bones and joints begin to age rapidly, reducing resistance, making you more susceptible to disease.

Lifestyle habits are a common cause of C5 C6 cervical disc herniation in many young people: Incorrect sitting, moving, and even sleeping postures will seriously affect the shape of the spine.

Trauma: When you have an accident and have an injury to the neck area, the spine will be under great pressure, affecting the discs and compressing the nerve roots.

Genetics: According to experts, if a family member has had bone and joint disease, the next generation is likely to inherit it.

Trusted address for treatment of cervical disc herniation

Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital is increasingly becoming a trusted destination for patients treating cervical disc herniation in and outside the province, with outstanding advantages:

It is a combination of modern and traditional medicine treatment methods, drug and non-drug methods, physical therapy, rehabilitation with electroacupuncture, acupuncture, herbal steam bath, acupressure massage...; to maximize the effectiveness of treatment for patients.

Treatment regimen for each patient is personalized, suitable for the condition, severity and progression of the disease.

The hospital invests in modern facilities and equipment, which are regularly upgraded with advanced machinery systems such as: shockwave, shortwave, hot-cold, electromagnetic field, etc.

In particular, the hospital has a team of doctors and nurses with many years of experience in the fields of internal medicine, traditional medicine, neurology, musculoskeletal system, and rehabilitation; Regularly updating knowledge and treatment methods from leading facilities nationwide such as: Viet Duc Friendship Hospital, Hanoi Medical University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Central Hospital of Traditional Medicine, etc.

With these strengths, the Hospital has created a foundation to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment in general and the effectiveness of treating cervical spondylosis in particular.

Patient Dau Dinh D. 63 years old (Thanh Chuong - Nghe An) was admitted to the hospital with increasing pain in the neck area, pain and numbness down the shoulders and arms on both sides, numbness in both hands, and difficulty turning and bending the neck. However, after 14 days of active treatment with traditional and modern medicine, he has recovered well; his neck turning and bending movements have improved significantly. The patient is continuing to receive rehabilitation treatment at the hospital.

On average, each month, the Hospital receives and treats hundreds of cases of cervical disc herniation with varying degrees. This disease causes many uncomfortable symptoms such as neck, shoulder, nape pain, numbness in the hands, and even paralysis; the rate of patients cured and improved is reduced to 98.2%.

MSc. Dr. Tran Thi Thuy Quynh - Head of Internal Medicine Department BShare: To achieve optimal results in the treatment of cervical disc herniation, it requires a close combination of traditional medicine and modern medicine. We often apply the following combined methods: Acupuncture, electroacupuncture combined with physical therapy; Acupressure massage combined with pain relievers and muscle relaxants; Spinal traction combined with herbal medicine; Using modern equipment such as: Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, clinical examination of modern medicine to diagnose disc herniation.

Patients need to strictly follow the treatment regimen, have regular check-ups, and maintain a healthy lifestyle to improve treatment effectiveness and quality of life.

Doctors recommend that C5 C6 cervical disc herniation is considered quite dangerous to health, therefore, patients need to be treated promptly. As soon as symptoms are detected, patients should not be subjective because the disease will become more serious over time./.