Disc 100

[Melissa Russian]

Sanitize your disc before first use and before or after each period. You can do this by boiling your disc, wiping with 70% isopropyl alcohol, or using the Saalt Steamer or Saalt Compact Sanitizer.

During your period, you will want to clean your disc at least once every 12 hours. You can do so by rinsing the disc with cold water (to prevent staining) and then washing the disc with hot water and Saalt Wash or another wash that is mild, pH-balanced, fragrance-free, oil-free, and rinses clean with no residue.

If you have not used a cup or a disc for period care, you are missing out on so much freedom! No more stockpiles of supplies in your bathroom, purse, car. Insert and go! Done and done.

Wow, I love this disc as much as my cup! I tried other discs that were too soft to get in or put pressure on my cervix. I can barely feel this one and have had zero leaks. And love that you have two sizes so I can use the small for my light days. Amazing!

I play disc golf all the time and like to record on strava. I have to pick Hike or Walk, neither of which is really what disc golf is. I think adding it as an activity type would be great and I would certainly use it! Please!

I also play multiple rounds of disc golf every week. I am thinking about recording it as golf but I also play 1 round of ball golf a week, so not sure how to record it. A collaboration with Udisc would be a win.

I'd love to see disc golf added. I walk, hike,"ball golf", road bike, mountain bike, ski, snowboard, etc. Disc Golfing is definitely a work out, a solid walk, and it's fun to see the course lay-out, elevation gain, and route traveled. I currently just log it as a walk.

Introducing Pixie Discs, the innovative and reusable silicone menstrual discs that provide a safe and secure way to collect fluids during your period. Unlike traditional menstrual cups, Pixie Discs sit comfortably at the base of your cervix, offering a leak-free and odor-free experience.

Designed for easy insertion and removal, the soft disc portion molds to your body while the springy firm rim ensures a seamless fit. With a high capacity equivalent to 3-6 tampons, Pixie Discs can be worn for up to 12 hours, reducing the risk of toxic shock syndrome and minimizing dryness and cramps.

The discs are made from medical-grade silicone without any harmful substances, such as latex, BPA, phthalates, dyes, or chemicals. Plus, Pixie Discs are ideal for those with an IUD, as they have a significantly lower expulsion rate compared to menstrual cups. Say goodbye to period blood stains and enjoy leak-free periods with Pixie Cup Discs.

Experience worry-free period sex and maintain intimacy with Pixie Disc's flat fit design that doesn't block your vaginal canal. Whether you're exercising, sleeping, or engaging in sexual activities, these discs provide leak protection without any mess.

Friend, the next generation of sustainable menstrual products are here! The Pixie Disc is is a reusable menstrual disc that sits at the base of your cervix, not in the vaginal canal like a menstrual cup. The Disc doesn't create a seal, and allows for no-mess period sex. Made with medical-grade silicone, the Pixie Disc lasts up to 10 years - keeping money in your pocket and plastic out of landfills. So why settle for uncomfortable and wasteful period products when you can have a silky smooth, long-lasting, and eco-friendly Pixie Disc?

Our menstrual discs are designed to hug your cervix, by resting in your vaginal fornix and tucking behind your pubic bone. This is ideal for someone with a low cervix, as there is nothing actually in the vaginal canal that could poke out or cause discomfort. No more having to worry about what menstrual cup will work for you!

You can cut off and remove this string if you find it bothers you, similar to trimming a stem on a menstrual cup. We recommend leaving the string attached until you have mastered removing your Pixie Disc by the rim.

This is where the stem design comes in handy! Relax your pelvic floor muscles (this is a MUST), gently pull the stem to lower the disc down to where you can easily reach it, and carefully place a finger under both sides of the rim of the disc to glide it the rest of the way out, then dump the contents into the toilet. (This could take some time to get the hang of it completely.)

The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in the back are cushioned by discs. These discs are round, like small pillows, with a tough, outer layer (annulus) that surrounds the nucleus. Located between each of the vertebra in the spinal column, discs act as shock absorbers for the spinal bones.

A herniated disc (also called bulged, slipped or ruptured) is a fragment of the disc nucleus that is pushed out of the annulus, into the spinal canal through a tear or rupture in the annulus. Discs that become herniated usually are in an early stage of degeneration. The spinal canal has limited space, which is inadequate for the spinal nerve and the displaced herniated disc fragment. Due to this displacement, the disc presses on spinal nerves, often producing pain, which may be severe.

Herniated discs can occur in any part of the spine. Herniated discs are more common in the lower back (lumbar spine), but also occur in the neck (cervical spine). The area in which pain is experienced depends on what part of the spine is affected.

A single excessive strain or injury may cause a herniated disc. However, disc material degenerates naturally as one ages, and the ligaments that hold it in place begin to weaken. As this degeneration progresses, a relatively minor strain or twisting movement can cause a disc to rupture.

Certain individuals may be more vulnerable to disc problems and, as a result, may suffer herniated discs in several places along the spine. Research has shown that a predisposition for herniated discs may exist in families with several members affected.

Symptoms vary greatly, depending on the position of the herniated disc and the size of the herniation. If the herniated disc is not pressing on a nerve, the patient may experience a low backache or no pain at all. If it is pressing on a nerve, there may be pain, numbness or weakness in the area of the body to which the nerve travels. Typically, a herniated disc is preceded by an episode of low back pain or a long history of intermittent episodes of low back pain.

Lumbar spine (lower back): Sciatica/Radiculopathy frequently results from a herniated disc in the lower back. Pressure on one or several nerves that contribute to the sciatic nerve can cause pain, burning, tingling and numbness that radiates from the buttock into the leg and sometimes into the foot. Usually, one side (left or right) is affected. This pain often is described as sharp and electric shock-like. It may be more severe with standing, walking or sitting. Straightening the leg on the affected side can often make the pain worse. Along with leg pain, one may experience low back pain; however, for acute sciatica the pain in the leg is often worse than the pain in the low back.

Cervical spine (neck): Cervical radiculopathy is the symptoms of nerve compression in the neck, which may include dull or sharp pain in the neck or between the shoulder blades, pain that radiates down the arm to the hand or fingers or numbness or tingling in the shoulder or arm. The pain may increase with certain positions or movements of the neck.

Fortunately, the majority of herniated discs do not require surgery. With time, the symptoms of sciatica/radiculopathy improve in approximately 9 out of 10 people. The time to improve varies, ranging from a few days to a few weeks.

Testing modalities are listed below. The most common imaging for this condition is MRI. Plain x-rays of the affected region are often added to complete the evaluation of the vertebra. Please note, a disc herniation cannot be seen on plain x-rays. CT scan and myelogram were more commonly used before MRI, but now are infrequently ordered as the initial diagnostic imaging, unless special circumstances exist that warrant their use. An electromyogram is infrequently used.

The initial treatment for a herniated disc is usually conservative and nonsurgical. A doctor may advise the patient to maintain a low, painless activity level for a few days to several weeks. This helps the spinal nerve inflammation to decrease. Bedrest is not recommended.

A herniated disc is frequently treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, if the pain is only mild to moderate. An epidural steroid injection may be performed utilizing a spinal needle under X-ray guidance to direct the medication to the exact level of the disc herniation.

The benefits of surgery should be weighed carefully against its risks. Although a large percentage of patients with herniated discs report significant pain relief after surgery, there is no guarantee that surgery will help.

Lumbar laminotomy is a procedure often utilized to relieve leg pain and sciatica caused by a herniated disc. It is performed through a small incision down the center of the back over the area of the herniated disc. During this procedure, a portion of the lamina may be removed. Once the incision is made through the skin, the muscles are moved to the side so that the surgeon can see the back of the vertebrae. A small opening is made between the two vertebrae to gain access to the herniated disc. After the disc is removed through a discectomy, the spine may need to be stabilized. Spinal fusion often is performed in conjunction with a laminotomy. In more involved cases, a laminectomy may be performed.

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