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Chiropractic Care for Herniated Disks

1/25/2017

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If you are experiencing pain caused by a herniated disc chiropractic care may help. When the harder outer layer of a disc between your vertebrae becomes cracked the internal gelatinous center spills out. Once the center of a disc spills out the disc is unable to provide a proper cushion to the vertebrae. The pain associated with a herniated disc occurs from the lack of support being supplied to the surrounding vertebrae and it may cause misalignments to develop. You will want to seek treatment for a herniated disc as soon as possible in order to prevent the condition from worsening and to minimize the pain associated with a damaged disc. Chiropractic care, specifically spinal manipulation, is a commonly used treatment option for a herniated disc. Spinal manipulation can ease your pain while temporarily alleviating some of the pressure being placed on the vertebrae.  Learn more about Chiropractic care for herniated discs below.
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Chiropractic Care and Herniated Discs
A chiropractor can help address back pain and other herniated disc symptoms. At your initial appointment, your chiropractor will go through your medical history, do a physical exam, and perform orthopaedic and neurological tests.

Your chiropractor will look for several things. These are important questions the orthopaedic and neurological exams can help your chiropractor answer.
  • Are the reflexes intact?  That is:  are your nerves sending messages correctly?  (The classic reflex test is when the doctor taps your knee with a small hammer and your leg kicks up.)
  • Is there loss of muscle strength or signs of muscle wasting?
  • Is there loss of sensation along the path of a nerve?
The chiropractor will also carefully look at your posture, and he or she may order an X-ray or MRI, if necessary, to help with the diagnostic process.
Chiropractors evaluate the entire spine.  Even if you only have lower back pain, your chiropractor will examine your neck, too, for example.  He or she wants to see how well your spine is functioning overall, and remember:  What happens in one area of your spine can influence other parts of your spine and/or body.

After reviewing this information, your chiropractor can determine if you have an intervertebral disc injury. The type of disc injury you have will determine what treatments your chiropractor will use to address your symptoms.

Some patients are not good candidates for some types of chiropractic care treatments. For example, if you have cauda equina syndrome (a condition in which you lose control of your bowel/bladder with an accompanying intervertebral disc injury), then you will need immediate medical care as this is something that cannot be treated by your chiropractor.

In addition, if your chiropractor finds that you have advanced loss of strength, sensation, reflexes, and other unusual neurological findings, then he or she will refer you to a spine surgeon.

However, most intervertebral disc injuries are related to a herniated disc, and your chiropractor can provide you with various treatment options to address your pain and other symptoms.

To treat a herniated disc, your chiropractor will develop a treatment plan that may include spinal manipulation—also known as adjustments—and other chiropractic techniques to help ease your herniated disc symptoms. This will be an individualized treatment plan, but it may include manual therapy and therapeutic exercises.
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The specifics of what are in your treatment plan are particular to your pain, level of activity, overall health, and what your chiropractor thinks is best.  As with any treatment option, don't hesitate to ask questions about what chiropractic treatments are being recommended and why.  You want to make sure you understand what will be done and how it can help relieve your pain. Chiropractic treatment is safe and effective for most patients.

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What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

1/6/2017

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A chiropractic adjustment is a common therapeutic treatment for lower back pain. It involves a chiropractor applying specific pressure in a precise location and direction to help return the bones to a normal position. A chiropractic adjustment is extremely helpful when a joint becomes fixated or "locked up" restricting your spine from moving properly. A vertebra may become misaligned or out of place due to an accident, fall, or simply poor posture. With over 40 years of experience, Your Sanctuary For Healing provides safe and effective chiropractic adjustments, ensuring that your body is functioning at its best. ​Learn about some of the benefits of chiropractic care according to TheJoint.com below.
​Benefits of routine chiropractic care may include any of the following:

    Improved Nerve Communication in the Body
    Improved Joint Motion and Coordination
    Improved Physical Function and Performance
    Improved Posture
    Relief from Back and Neck Pain
    Relief from Leg, Knee, Foot and Ankle Pain
    Relief from Arm, Wrist, Shoulders or Elbow Pain
    Relief from Stress and Tension Disorders
    Relief from Joint Discomfort
    Relief from Bursitis
    Relief from Arthritis
    Relief from Chronic Injuries


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