Hérnia de disco lombar: implicações clinicas e benefícios do método pilates como tratamento

Abstract

Introduction: A herniated lumbar disc boils down to the wear and tear of the intervertebral discs, with the possibility of displacement from their normal position and compressing nerve roots located in the spine. symptoms, disc herniation can be asymptomatic or present common symptoms such as low back pain. In addition, the patient may experience pain radiating to the lower limbs, tingling and even causing paralysis. Pilates method exercises are a great option to meet the needs of patients with a herniated disc, normalizing their routine after medical discharge.Objective:To analyze the clinical implications of lumbar disc herniation and the benefits of the Pilates method as a treatment. Methods: literature review, exploratory/descriptive dialogue – bibliographic, with a qualitative and comparative approach, of a basic nature. Results:The search in the main databases found 191 articles, of which 22 articles were in the Scielo database, 138 articles in the Pubmed database and 31 articles in the VHL. The articles were evaluated and only studies were selected for this research. Conclusion:Regarding the improvement of the clinical picture of patients with lumbar disc herniation, all the authors mentioned in the discussion agree that the Pilates method has a lot to offer in terms of changing lifestyle habits,in addition to allowing the patient.