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Suggest Treatment For Herniated Disk

I suffer the effects of a herniated disk from 4 years ago., including daily pain, stiffness , soreness, stabbing and dull pain and weakness in my left leg and foot. Consistently I have noticed that when I visit the Colorado Springs area that on day two I no longer need pain medication, even after plane trip, hauling luggage, etc. it s as if the high altitude lessens the pain. What is your opinion.
posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Pain is relieved by high altitude because there is a drop in atmospheric pressure on your body, relieving weight on your vertebral column and improving blood flow.

In similar cases physical therapy with stretching of vertebral column exercises is the best treatment.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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Suggest Treatment For Herniated Disk

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Pain is relieved by high altitude because there is a drop in atmospheric pressure on your body, relieving weight on your vertebral column and improving blood flow. In similar cases physical therapy with stretching of vertebral column exercises is the best treatment. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.