Manual Therapy in Hernia Treatment.

Manual therapy, which has a history of practice almost as old as human history, includes treatments such as” compression therapy “and” vertebral column stretching “, which are also mentioned by pioneers of medicine such as Galen and Hippocrates. Manual therapy, which has improved in 20 years, is known as a successful treatment method today.

Manual therapy is a frequently used method in orthopedic problems. In particular, by treating the hernia with manual therapy, restrictions in the angle of motion can be eliminated. The obstructions in the physiological and anatomical movements of the lumbar region or the loss of the basic mobility of the joint can be treated with manual therapy. In this context, maneuvers such as manual pulling and twisting are applied. Thus, it is aimed to restore the physiological and anatomical angles of the joints. As with all musculoskeletal diseases, lumbar hernia problems are an area where manual therapy approaches the problem in a holistic manner and performs treatment accordingly.

The structure of the human neck is known for its ability to move. The restriction or complete loss of this mobility over time and for various reasons is called cervical disc hernia. Since cervical hernia is an issue that also falls into the field of treatment with manual therapy, the dimensions of the movement restrictions that occur primarily in the neck area are determined. Thanks to some manual applications, the movement angles of the neck are determined and the treatment is started after the extent of the discomfort is determined. At this stage, radiological imaging methods are also used to determine the current problem in more detail.

Non-surgical hernia treatment has become possible with manual therapy. However, the treatment time of manual therapy varies according to the physical and psychological condition of the patient. For neck and lumbar hernia problems, effective results are expected to be obtained in an average of 8 sessions. In short, surgery is not destined for neck and lumbar hern

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