A slipped disc is a condition in which a soft cushion of tissue between the bones in your spine pushes out. It becomes more painful when it presses the nerves.
The signs and symptoms of the slipped disc include pain and numbness in the back, worsening of pain at night, muscle weakness, sensation of aching, burning in the affected area, pain while walking for short distances.
Causes
Causes of slipped disc problems may include ageing, obesity, injury, occupations demanding lifting of heavy weights. Injury or weakness can cause the inner portion of the disc to protrude through the outer ring.
Diet for Slipped Disc Problem
Knowing about the foods which are good or bad while suffering from slipped disc problems is beneficial for speedy recovery. In this segment, we will let you know the name of some foods which should be avoided or consumed by you. Follow this diet plan along with herbal remedies to get rid of slipped disc problems.
Early Morning – Aloe Vera juice/ Carom water/ Herbal tea
Breakfast – Brown bread sandwich/ Veg Poha (Rice flakes)/ Veg Seviyan (Vermicelli)/ Veg Idli/ Veg Upma (Semolina)/ Veg Dalia (Broken wheat porridge)/ Chapati/ Stuffed Chapati/ Missi roti with Vegetable + Dal/ Milk/ Curd/ 2 eggs (white portion only)
Mid-morning – Buttermilk/ Coconut water/ Fruit/ Sprouts/ Steamed salad
Lunch – Missi chapati/ Plain chapati/ Vegetable + Dal + Curd + Steamed Salad
Evening – Herbal tea/ homemade soup/ Sprouts/ Rice flakes snack/ Fruit shakes/ Milk/ Roasted Chana
Dinner – Missi Chapati/ Ragi Chapati with Vegetable + Dal/ Salad (without salt)/ Grilled fish/ Chicken/ Tofu/ Nutri-nuggets (once a week)
FOODS TO CONSUME | FOODS TO AVOID |
✔️ Cereals: Whole wheat flour, Oatmeal, Whole grain bread, Whole grain cereals, Porridge brown rice, Finger millet rice, Soya flour, Jowar chapati | ❌ Barley, Corn, White rice, White breads, White refined flour and its products, Maggie, Macaroni, Pasta and Noodles |
✔️ Fruits: Bananas, Oranges, Papaya, Grapes, Prunes, Grapes, Prunes, Dates, Apricots, Pineapples, Strawberries and all other fruits | ❌ All canned and packed fruits |
✔️ Vegetables: Potatoes, Tomato, Spinach, Dandelion greens, Okra, Kale, Turnip greens, Collard greens, Green pepper, Red pepper, Parsley, Asparagus, Lettuce, Artichokes, Squash, Pumpkin, Carrot, Turnips, Broccoli | ❌ Coconut, Jackfruit, Yam, Taro root, Sweet potato, Pear, Mustard leaves, Cabbage, Lemons and Frozen vegetables |
✔️ Pulses: All pulses, legumes, soybean and its products | ❌ Dried and frozen pulses |
✔️ Dairy products: Low-fat cream, Tofu, Yogurt, Buttermilk, Curd, Cottage cheese, Low-fat milk, Soya milk | ❌ Condensed milk, Cream cheese, Full-fat yogurt, Butter, Whole milk and cream |
✔️ Spices: Green chilli, Black pepper, Turmeric, Coriander, Thyme, Carmon, Cumin, Sesame seeds, Fennel, Salt (very less quantity) | ❌ Excess salt |
✔️ Drinks: Almond milk, Soya milk, Lime water, Clear vegetable soup, Milk, Fortified juices, Tomato soup, Buttermilk, Smoothie, Tea or Coffee (limited) | ❌ Packaged soup and canned fruit juices, Caffeinated drinks, Alcohol, Carbonated beverages like Fanta, Pepsi, Limca, etc. |
✔️ Flesh foods: Lean meat, Egg (white portion), Beef liver, Fish with edible bones like Pilchards, Sardine, Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Shrimp, Herring fish, Oysters | ❌ Fried or Processed meats, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Hot dogs, Goose, Duck, Bacon, Salami, Mutton, Sausages, Egg yolk, Turkey, Red meat, Organ part like liver, chest and kidney |
✔️ Nuts and Dry fruits: Figs, Prunes, Almond, Raisins, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Dried apricot | ❌ Peanuts, Pistachio and Cashew nuts |
✔️ Fats: Rice bran oil, Canola oil, Soybean oil, Olive oil, Mustard oil, Groundnut oil, Cow ghee | ❌ Hydrogenated oil, Butter, Coconut oil, Palm oil, Cream and Unsaturated fats |
✔️ Other foods: Homemade only, Jaggery, Coriander + mint chutney | ❌ All bakery products, Pickles, Chutneys, Coconut bar, Butterscotch, Dark chocolate, Cream soups, Ice-cream, Mayonnaise, Jams, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Too salty and spicy foods |
Doctor Tips
- Go for a walk for at least 45 minutes daily
- Eat whole fruits rather than fruit juices
- Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
- Consume 6 soaked almonds daily + 2 figs per day
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily
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NOTE- These dietary guidelines may vary from patient to patient according to their medical parameters. These are generalized guidelines that might help in slipped disc problems.