Innovative Steps in Non-Surgical Disc Treatment: What Exactly Is Diffusional Patch Therapy?

Innovative Steps in Non-Surgical Disc Treatment: What Exactly Is Diffusional Patch Therapy?

Imagine a constant, invisible lock in your lower back—standing upright takes minutes.
Or while sitting at your desk, a pain that starts in your neck travels down your arm, all the way to your fingertips, accompanied by an indescribable numbness. Sometimes it becomes so exhausting that you realize you struggle just to hold a coffee cup.

For patients with herniated discs, life may look normal from the outside, but inside it is a continuous battle.
And when you hear the sentence “your disc herniation has progressed, surgery may be necessary”, the process becomes even heavier.

We know the disaster scenarios that start looping obsessively in your mind at that moment:
fear of anesthesia, anxiety about complications, months of recovery, falling behind at work—and worst of all, the possibility of recurrence even after surgery.

But what if we told you there is a third path—one that requires no scalpel, no needles, no anesthesia, and no hospital stay, where technology meets biology in the most elegant way possible?

Diffusional Patch Therapy (Transdermal Diffusion), successfully applied at Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sorar’s clinic in Ankara, stands before you as a modern, scientific approach that breaks conventions in disc treatment—healing patients without turning them into “patients.”

In this guide, we examine this method in the finest detail so that you can say goodbye to pain without a single unanswered question.

Don’t Underestimate the Word “Patch”: The Technology Behind It

This treatment is sometimes misunderstood by the public.
Over-the-counter heat patches—often containing capsaicin—merely warm the skin and temporarily confuse the brain’s pain perception. They do not solve the problem; they simply mask it. We absolutely do not recommend these.

Diffusional Patch Therapy, on the other hand, is a highly advanced medical procedure born from nanotechnology and biochemistry.
Its mechanism is based on Transdermal Diffusion, meaning absorption through the skin.

Crossing the Skin Barrier: Achieving the Impossible

The skin is a tough barrier designed to protect the body from external threats. It does not easily allow substances to pass through. That is why ordinary creams and gels never reach the herniated disc—they remain superficial.

With Diffusional Patch technology, however, active agents, special medical components, and herbal extracts are reduced to nano-molecular size. These molecules are small enough to penetrate through skin pores, reaching deeper layers—muscle tissue and, most importantly, the herniated disc itself.

How Does It Treat the Hernia? The Repair Mechanism

To understand the treatment, let’s briefly recall what a disc herniation is:

Between our vertebrae are gel-like discs that absorb shock. Over time or with sudden movement, these discs can tear, allowing their inner material to protrude and compress nearby nerves. The pain comes from this pressure.

Once the diffusional patch reaches the affected area, it initiates three core repair actions:

Reducing Edema:
Inflammatory fluid accumulates around the herniated area, increasing nerve compression. The patch’s anti-inflammatory properties calm this process. As swelling decreases, the nerve can finally “breathe.”

Improving Blood Flow (Microcirculation):
Discs lack their own blood supply, which makes self-repair difficult. The patch enhances capillary circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the disc tissue.

Volumetric Shrinkage (Retraction):
By balancing osmotic pressure within the disc, the protruded portion loses excess fluid and shrinks. As the hernia retracts, pressure on the nerve is eliminated.

Who Is It Suitable For? Does It Work for Every Hernia?

This is one of the most common and confusing questions for patients.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sorar evaluates every patient individually through MRI imaging and neurological examination. In general, this therapy is an excellent alternative for:

• Early to Mid-Stage Hernias:
  Hernias that have not reached clear surgical indication—even if protruded, as long as the nerve is not irreversibly damaged.
• Patients with Fear of Surgery:
  Those who do not want to undergo surgery or have general anesthesia anxiety.
• High-Risk Patients:
  Elderly individuals or those with heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, or kidney failure, for whom surgery poses significant risk.
• Patients with Sensitive Stomachs:
  Individuals suffering from gastritis or ulcers due to long-term painkiller use (the patch bypasses the stomach entirely).
• Busy Professionals:
  People who cannot afford weeks away from work for recovery.

Important Warning:
Conditions such as loss of bladder or bowel control or sudden paralysis require urgent surgical intervention and are not candidates for this method.

How Does the Treatment Process Work? Step by Step

Diffusional Patch Therapy is not a magic wand completed in a single moment—it is a comprehensive biological process.

Detailed Assessment:
You meet with Dr. Mehmet Sorar, and your MRI is reviewed to determine whether the pain originates from a disc herniation or muscle spasm.

Anatomical Mapping:
On the day of application, the exact disc level and affected nerve pathway are marked on the skin.

Application:
Specialized patches are placed on designated trigger points. The process is completely painless.

Absorption Phase:
The patch typically remains on the body for 24 hours (48 hours for some types). While you continue daily life, the therapy works continuously.

Repeat Sessions:
Depending on the severity, treatment may be completed in one session or planned as a short course.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Will I feel pain during the treatment?
A: No. There are no needles, no incisions, and no stitches. You only feel a patch on your skin. Some patients notice mild warmth or tingling in the first few hours—this is a positive sign that circulation is increasing.

Q: Is it a permanent solution? Does the hernia disappear completely?
A: Medicine cannot honestly promise 100%. However, in properly selected patients, success rates reach 85–90%. The disc itself does not vanish, but when it shrinks and stops compressing the nerve, the patient is considered clinically recovered.

Q: Is it covered by public or private insurance?
A: As this treatment is classified as a complementary or specialized procedure, coverage varies. The most accurate information can be obtained from our clinic’s administrative department.

Waking Up Pain-Free Doesn’t Have to Be a Dream

Chronic pain that you were told to “learn to live with” is not your destiny.

This precise technological approach aims to restore your health by activating your body’s natural healing capacity—without exposing you to surgical stress.

At his Ankara clinic, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sorar does not focus solely on treating your disc herniation, but on giving back the comfort, joy, and freedom of movement that pain has taken from your life.

Let’s plan your farewell to pain together.
Let’s prove—side by side—that pain is not fate.