Spinal Disc Bulge & Sciatica: Natural Nerve Root Decompression Protocols

## Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation & Sciatic Pain A lumbar disc bulge occurs when the outer fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) weakens, allowing the soft gel-like center (nucleus pulposus) to protrude outwards. When this bulge presses against the adjacent nerve roots (especially L4, L5, or S1), excruciating shooting pain radiates from the lower back down the buttock, thigh, calf, and into the foot. ### The Non-Surgical Decompression Protocol at RS Velumani Hospital Conventional medicine frequently recommends microdiscectomy or spinal fusion surgery. However, our traditional non-invasive approach addresses both mechanical compression and biochemical inflammation: - **Kati Vasti (Lumbar Medicated Reservoir):** Deep penetrating medicated herbal oils nourish dehydrated intervertebral discs and relax chronic spasm of the paraspinal muscles. - **Patra Pinda Sweda:** Warm herbal poultices relieve deep-seated inflammation around the compressed sciatic nerve root. - **Traditional Gentle Spinal Traction & Alignment:** Re-establishes optimal intervertebral spacing, creating negative intradiscal pressure that naturally draws protruding disc material back toward its anatomical center.