PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS IN NECK PAIN AND LOW BACK PAIN IN PATIENTS WITH DISC HERNIA: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Herniated disc is a common musculoskeletal dysfunction that mainly affects the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine, causing pain, functional limitation and postural changes. This case study evaluated the effects of a physiotherapy program in a 66-year-old female patient diagnosed with cervical and lumbar disc herniation, chronic neck pain and low back pain, associated with the presence of edema in the lower limbs. The intervention protocol included myofascial release, therapeutic stretching, pumping, traction and specific exercises, performed throughout the follow-up. The reassessment showed a significant reduction in pain, absence of edema, improvement in the range of cervical and lumbar movements, and stabilization of vital signs. The results indicate that personalized physiotherapy was effective in functional recovery, symptomatic relief and improvement in the patient's quality of life, reinforcing its role as the first line of treatment for herniated disc. Continuous follow-up and postural guidance are essential for maintaining therapeutic gains.