IVDP and Sciatica in Kannur — what does it mean, what caused it, and what should you do? This comprehensive guide from Dr. Pramod P.V at Manthra Health & Wellness Hospital answers the questions most commonly asked by patients with disc prolapse and sciatica in Kannur.
What is IVDP? The intervertebral disc is a shock-absorbing structure between each vertebra, with a tough outer ring (annulus fibrosus) and a gel-like centre (nucleus pulposus). When the outer ring weakens (from age, injury, or repeated stress), the gel can bulge out (herniation) or completely prolapse, pressing on adjacent nerve roots — causing sciatica (radiating pain, numbness, or weakness in the leg or arm, depending on the spinal level affected).
Understanding your MRI: At Manthra Wellness Kannur, Dr. Pramod P.V reviews your MRI with you in detail. Key terms you'll encounter: disc bulge (mild protrusion of disc material), disc herniation (more significant protrusion), extruded disc (disc material has broken through the outer ring), sequestered disc (a fragment has broken off — can cause severe symptoms but also has a high rate of spontaneous resolution), and nerve root compression (whether the herniated disc is actually touching and compressing a specific nerve root).
Why surgery is often not the answer: Research consistently shows that over 90% of sciatica cases resolve with time and appropriate conservative treatment. Even large disc herniations on MRI frequently undergo spontaneous resorption — the disc material is gradually absorbed by the body's immune system. Manthra Wellness Kannur's non-surgical approach (Spinal Decompression, McKenzie therapy, neural mobilisation, and Ayurvedic Kati Basti) supports and accelerates this natural healing process while managing pain during recovery.
Book your IVDP consultation at Manthra Health & Wellness Hospital, Kannur. Call +91 7012831925 or 04972780044. Your MRI will be reviewed, treatment options explained, and a personalised plan created at your first visit.