What Should You Expect During Diffusional Patch Therapy?

What Should You Expect During Diffusional Patch Therapy?

You’ve made your decision. You want to get rid of the stubborn pain that’s reducing your quality of life—but surgery is not an option you want.
You’ve researched, read, and consulted with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sorar. After examination and MRI evaluation, your doctor delivers the good news: your herniated disc is not at the surgical threshold, and you are suitable for Diffusional Patch Therapy.

So… what happens next?
What kind of process awaits you once you walk through the clinic door?
What changes in your daily life after the patch is applied?
Can you go to work? Will the pain disappear immediately?

Leaving medical jargon aside and focusing entirely on your daily comfort and real-life experience, here’s an inside look at the process—your treatment diary.

Application Day: Faster Than a Dental Filling

The diffusional patch application is the part that surprises patients the most—because it is incredibly fast and effortless.

Preparation:
When you arrive at the clinic, the area to be treated (lower back or neck) is exposed. Clean skin is essential. Sweat, oil, or lotion residue can interfere with absorption, so the area is cleaned with special medical solutions.

Precise Targeting:
This is where true expertise comes in. By visualizing your MRI scans, Dr. Mehmet Sorar manually identifies the exact location of the herniation and the nerve pathway where the pain radiates. The patch is not applied randomly—it is placed carefully on anatomical trigger points.

Application:
Specially formulated, nanotechnology-based patches are placed with millimetric precision on the marked points. Additional medical tape may be used to ensure stability and prevent friction with clothing.

That’s it.
The entire process takes 15–20 minutes. You feel no pain, there is no waiting period, and treatment begins immediately.

Life During Treatment: The First 24–48 Hours

While the patch is on your body, there is absolutely no need to feel like a patient or confine yourself to bed. On the contrary—moderate movement supports circulation and enhances the treatment’s effectiveness.

Work Life:
You can return to the office, work at your computer, or attend meetings. Since the patch is hidden under clothing, no one will even notice you’re undergoing treatment. It’s comfort—stealth mode.

Freedom of Movement:
You can walk and drive. However, heavy lifting, sudden bending or twisting, and intense sports should be avoided during this period. Treat your spine gently. Be kind to yourself.

Sensations:
In the first hours, you may feel mild warmth, tingling, or a slight burning sensation in the area. Don’t worry—this is a positive sign. It indicates that active agents are diffusing into the tissues and blood flow in the area is increasing.

Comfort After Patch Removal

According to the treatment protocol, the patch is usually removed after 24 hours.
Many patients report that the very next morning, getting out of bed feels noticeably easier.

The healing process typically progresses in the following stages:

First Week (Relief):
As edema resolves, acute pressure on the nerve decreases. The electric shock–like pain radiating to the leg or arm begins to fade.

Second Week (Flexibility):
Muscle spasms relax. Bending and standing become easier. Tasks like putting on socks or tying shoes stop feeling like torture.

Long Term (Sustained Recovery):
As disc nutrition improves, the herniated portion gradually shrinks and retracts back into place.

Supporting the Treatment Is in Your Hands: Essential Rules

To ensure lasting success, Dr. Mehmet Sorar emphasizes the following:

Water Is Life:
This treatment runs on water. Discs are made up of nearly 80% water. Drinking at least 2–2.5 liters daily helps discs rehydrate and regenerate. A dehydrated disc is a disc destined to crack.

Inactivity Is Your Enemy:
The belief that “I have a herniated disc, I should lie down and not move” is wrong. Daily 20-minute walks on flat ground strengthen spinal muscles and accelerate recovery.

Ergonomics Matter:
If you work at a computer all day, raise your monitor to eye level. Don’t bend your neck while looking at your phone. Place a small cushion behind your lower back when sitting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I shower while the patch is on?
A: The patches are water-resistant, but it’s best not to take risks. We recommend avoiding showers during the 24-hour application period. Hot water and soap can loosen adhesion or overly open skin pores, disrupting absorption. Showering right before treatment is the most practical solution.

Q: Does it prevent me from exercising?
A: Light walking is strongly encouraged. However, while the patch is on—and for one week afterward—you should avoid heavy fitness workouts, treadmill running, football matches, or weightlifting that place vertical load on the spine. Swimming is allowed after one week and is highly beneficial.

Q: Do I need a medical leave report to go to work?
A: No. Diffusional patch therapy is an outpatient treatment. You can return to work immediately. If your job does not involve heavy physical labor, no medical report is required. It poses no limitation for desk workers.

Q: Is burning or itching normal?
A: Yes. Mild warmth, burning, or tingling during the first 1–2 hours is completely normal and indicates active diffusion of therapeutic agents. If severe burning or skin swelling occurs—which is very rare—you may remove the patch after consulting your doctor.

Q: Does it affect my sex life?
A: The treatment has no negative effect on sexual function. However, during the acute pain phase and while the patch is applied, positions that strain the lower back should be avoided.

Take the First Step—Let Your Body Do the Rest

The biggest obstacle in disc treatment is stress, fear, and procrastination.
Every painful day lived in uncertainty is, quite simply, a day taken from your life.

Diffusional Patch Therapy offers a chance to recover without risk, without harm, and without surgery, by supporting your body’s own healing power.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sorar and his team stand by you throughout the entire process.
If you’re ready to return to pain-free, unrestricted movement—take action today.
Don’t postpone it. The first step is yours. The rest belongs to your body.