The spine is comprised of five distinct segments -- coccyx, sacrum, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical -- from bottom to top. The two most common locations for disc herniation are the lumbar spine (lower back) and the neck area (cervical spine). The cervical spine is comprised of seven vertebrae between the chest and the head.

A cervical herniated disc can cause a variety of symptoms, including numbness and weakness in the neck, chest, shoulders, and hands. If the herniation is extremely large, it may affect other parts of the body such as the legs. It's important to get an accurate diagnosis by a healthcare professional so that proper treatment can begin. The extent of the symptoms will determine whether surgery is necessary to avoid nerve damage, or if non-surgical therapy is recommended.

Reducing the inflammation in the surrounding muscle tissue is one of the first steps in obtaining relief from a herniated disc. Our therapeutic ultrasound device is one of the best non-invasive treatments for reducing inflammation in cervical herniated disc injury. Using phonophoresis and ultrasound, the healing properties of our specially formulated ultrasound gel are spread deep into the muscle tissue. The ultrasound operates at a frequency that drives the gel past the external skin layers to get to the origin of pain.

Our MendMeShop therapeutic ultrasound device is available in a kit that includes everything you need to do ultrasound treatments on a daily basis. This has been shown to be more effective than making the trip to a physical therapist or chiropractor only a couple of times a week.

A Black Body Radiant Energy Kit is one of the most helpful tools for a wide varity of painful back related problems. Through the absorption of radiant energy, tissues are safely and gently heated - increasing blood flow within the treated area. Your body's natural response to this increased temperature is to try to maintain a condition of homeostasis - a balanced environment or state of equilibrium throughout the body. To do this, your body responds with a rapid increase in blood flow to the area (this is known as vasodilation), increasing the supply of nutrients to injured cells and flushing out toxins (including lactic acid, commonly found in trigger points) to promote healing. Our Thermotex Platinum Pain Relief Device provides effective, non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief with no side effects.

Our Cold Compression Wraps are recommended by countless medical professionals. That's why we sell them, because they are the best. We have noticed over time that our customers are so fond of our cold wraps that they are frequently coming back and ordering a second one. The wraps are becoming very popular with baseball and soccer trainers, and the wraps can be conveniently stored in a cooler for quick application on the field when needed.

If you suffer from pain after certain activities or movements use ultrasound therapy when you complete the activity and then rest. Limit the application of ultrasound to a couple of treatments per day (the manual will recommend treatment frequency depending upon the injury). In between ultrasound treatments, maximize your pain relief and injury recovery by using the Thermotex Personal Therapy System. Proven Performance, Proven Relief - only found at MendMeShop.com. If you have been given a treatment plan by your health professional, make sure you adhere to it to ensure pain free living. In general, people who are committed to their therapies and exercises will have the best medical outcomes.