Condition we treat
Physiotherapy for a herniated disc in Caraguatatuba
Most herniated discs get better without surgery, with the right exercise, at the right dose and at the right time.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 8:00 p.m.Jardim Aruan, Caraguatatuba
About the condition
What you need to know
A herniated disc sounds scary, but it's far more common than people think, and many people whose scans show a herniation feel no pain at all. What guides treatment isn't the report alone, it's what you're feeling and what you can no longer do.
We start by controlling pain and restoring movement, then move on to strengthening the trunk and hips, which share the load with your spine throughout the day. As the pain eases, the exercises become more like what you need to do in real life, such as lifting something off the floor, getting through a day sitting at work or sleeping through the night.
Surgery exists and is sometimes necessary, but only in a minority of cases. That decision is always up to your doctor, and conservative treatment with physiotherapy usually comes first.
Progressive weakness in the leg, numbness in the groin area or changes in bladder or bowel control call for immediate medical attention, not physiotherapy. These signs are rare, but they need to be checked right away.
What physiotherapy does
How treatment helps
Pain control
Pain relief techniques and adjusted positions so you can sleep and work while the flare-up passes.
Restoring movement
Spine and hip mobility brought back little by little, without pushing beyond what the area can handle at that moment.
Trunk strengthening
Core, glutes and deep muscles, which are what support your spine once you leave the clinic.
Understanding your flare-ups
Knowing what makes things worse and what helps in your case makes a bigger difference than any machine.
Getting back to work
Adjusting how you sit, how you lift and the parts of your routine that contributed to the pain.
Preventing relapse
Keeping up your strength after the pain is gone, which is where most people stop too soon.
Step by step
How treatment works
Initial assessment
The first session is a conversation and an exam. We get to know your complaint, your history, any imaging tests you have and what you need to get back to doing in your daily life.
Treatment plan
Based on the assessment, we put together a plan with clear goals, setting how often you'll come in and what you'll also do at home.
Supervised sessions
Every session takes place with a physiotherapist present, correcting your technique and adjusting the load according to how you respond to treatment.
Reassessment
Every so often we measure pain, strength and movement again to see whether the plan is working or needs to change.
Frequently asked questions
Questions we often hear
Can a herniated disc be cured?
The disc won't go back to exactly how it was, but the pain and limitations can go away completely, and that's what most people want back. Many people live symptom-free while the herniation still shows up on their scans.
Will I need surgery?
In most cases, no. Surgery is a decision for your doctor and usually comes up when there's significant loss of strength, or when conservative treatment was done properly and still didn't work.
Can I exercise with a herniated disc?
Yes, and you need to. What changes is the choice of exercise and the dose. Some movements are left out at first and brought back later, as the pain eases and strength improves.
Herniated Disc in Caraguatatuba
Ortho Neuro is located at Avenida União das Américas, 297, Jardim Aruan, in Caraguatatuba. Message us on WhatsApp to book your assessment.
