Find natural relief from a herniated disc with chiropractic care. Treatment may help to reduce pain, promote healing, and prevent future disc problems.
A herniated disc is also known as a slipped or ruptured disc. This occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in its outer layer. This can put pressure on nearby nerves.
This results in pain, numbness, or weakness, especially in the back, neck, arms, or legs. Common areas affected include the lower back and the neck. Symptoms include discomfort that can interfere with daily activities.
Chiropractic care can help relieve pain from a herniated disc. Treatment aims to realign the spine to reduce pressure on the affected disc. This realignment helps the disc return to its normal position. This can ease pressure on the nerves and reducing pain.
Chiropractors use gentle adjustments to promote healing and improve spinal function. It acts as a natural way to find relief without surgery or medication.
Chiropractors use various techniques to treat a herniated disc. Techniques include spinal adjustments, spinal decompression, and the flexion-distraction technique. Spinal adjustments involve precise movements to correct misalignments.
The discs need space for the disc to heal. Spinal decompression stretches the spine, reducing pressure on the discs and nerves. The flexion-distraction technique moves the spine to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Chiropractic care offers a drug-free, non-surgical approach to managing herniated disc symptoms. It focuses on treating the root cause of the pain. Treatment can offer lasting relief and improved spinal health.
With regular chiropractic care, many patients experience reduced pain. They also experience, better movement, and a lower risk of future disc problems. We work to help you return to daily routines with less discomfort.
During a chiropractic assessment, the chiropractor will ask about your symptoms. This is an important time to cover medical history, and lifestyle. They may perform a physical examination and recommend imaging tests like X-rays. It is important to get a clear picture of the disc and spine.
Herniated discs can result from various causes. Common causes are poor posture, heavy lifting, injury, and age-related wear and tear. Risk factors include prolonged sitting, lack of physical activity, and being overweight. These factors can put stress on the spine.
Chiropractic care addresses these causes by improving spinal alignment. They may also provide advice on lifestyle changes to support long-term spinal health and prevent recurrence.
Chiropractic care can treat both acute (sudden) and chronic (long-term) herniated disc cases. For acute herniated discs, the focus is on providing immediate relief and reducing inflammation. For chronic cases, treatment aims to improve spinal health, enhance mobility, and prevent future issues. Your chiropractor will adjust the treatment plan based on the severity and duration of your symptoms to ensure the best results.
Chiropractors offer guidance on exercises and lifestyle changes. These changes help to support recovery from a herniated disc. They may recommend specific stretches and strengthening exercises.
It is important to support the spine and reduce pressure on the discs. Proper posture, ergonomic adjustments, and healthy habits are also essential. These factors help to avoid putting extra stress on your spine and prevent further disc problems.
