The chiropractic cure: Herniated discs

Herniated discs are a condition when the jelly-like outer ring of the spinal disc bulges and some of the soft material leaks. Spinal discs have a softer center within a harder exterior, and sometimes a disc slips or ruptures. A herniated disc may irritate nerves in its area, causing numbness, pain, or even weakness in a leg or arm. Thankfully, though, chiropractic therapy is an excellent way to reduce the problematic symptoms of herniated discs by restoring your joints, bones, and spine. Chiropractic treatment involves alignment or adjustments intended to reduce any aches or discomfort caused by the herniated disc.

Irritation at nearby nerves results in feelings of pain, numbness or weakness in your arms and/or legs. Typically, high levels of pain in the lower region of your body means that the herniated disc is in the lower part of your back. On the other hand, stronger pain in your arms or shoulders is likely to mean that the disc is in your neck. Those suffering from a herniated disc may also experience tingling or numbness in the part of their body that’s connected with the affected nerve. This condition may not only affect your ability to pick up or hold onto items, but it may also cause stumbling. In addition, herniated discs may cause shooting pain in your leg or arm if you sneeze, cough, or turn your spine in a particular way.

Sometimes, no symptoms are present. Symptoms may vary from person to person and not everyone who has a herniated disc will experience pain or weakness throughout their body. Some people may not even know that they have a herniated disc until they get a spinal image.

We can determine if the disc is causing you problems. We can discuss your symptoms and take a look at your muscle strength and nerve functioning to determine if a herniated disc is in fact the source of your problem. If so, we can provide you with a personalized treatment plan to get you back on track as soon as possible. The sooner you get this condition treated, the quicker your recovery will be.

There are treatment options available to reduce the pain of your herniated disc. Through spinal manipulation, we can help reduce or eliminate the onset of your pain and discomfort. With our various treatment options including manual therapy and exercise routines, we can relieve your aches and help you feel healthier, happier, and more mobile.

Call us at (818) 841-2442 to discuss how we can help alleviate the pain and discomfort from your herniated disc.