Spinal Disc Compaints & Chiropractic

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Spinal Disc Complaints

Spinal Disc Complaints and How Chiropractic Can Help

The spinal discs are soft, jelly-like cushions that sit between the vertebrae in your spine. They act as shock absorbers and help to keep your spine flexible. However, your spinal discs can become damaged or injured over time, leading to a variety of spinal disc complaints.

Common Spinal Disc Complaints

Some of the most common spinal disc complaints include:

  • Herniated disc: A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes through the tough outer layer of the disc. This can put pressure on the surrounding nerves and cause pain, numbness, and weakness.

 

  • Bulging disc: A bulging disc occurs when the outer layer of a spinal disc weakens and bulges outward. This can put pressure on the surrounding nerves and cause pain.

 

  • Degenerative disc disease: Degenerative disc disease is a condition that causes the spinal discs to break down over time. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion in your spine.
Spinal Disc Complaints

How Chiropractic Can Help

Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, drug-free approach to treating spinal disc complaints. Chiropractors focus on correcting misalignments in the spine and other joints, which can help to reduce inflammation, improve nerve function, and relieve pain.

Chiropractic treatments for spinal disc complaints typically involve spinal adjustments, which are gentle manipulations of the spine to help restore proper alignment. Chiropractors may also use other therapies, such as massage, heat therapy, and cold therapy, to help relieve pain and inflammation.

Research has shown that chiropractic care can be effective in treating spinal disc complaints. A 2020 study published in the journal Pain found that chiropractic care was more effective than medication in reducing pain and improving function in people with herniated discs. Another study, published in the journal Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, found that chiropractic care was effective in reducing pain and improving function in people with degenerative disc disease.

 

Here are some of the benefits of chiropractic care for spinal disc complaints:

  • Reduces pain and inflammation
  • Improves range of motion
  • Reduces muscle tension
  • Improves nerve function
  • Promotes faster healing
  • Reduces the risk of future spinal disc problems

 

References:

  • Effectiveness of chiropractic care for herniated disc pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain. 2020;161(1):27-36.
  • Chiropractic management of degenerative disc disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2017;40(10):698-712.
  • Chiropractic care for spinal disc problems: A review of the literature. J Pain Res. 2018;11:1767-1778.

 

Summary:

  • Spinal disc complaints are a common condition that can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the back and neck.
  • Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, drug-free approach to treating spinal disc complaints.
  • Chiropractic treatments for spinal disc complaints typically involve spinal adjustments, massage, heat therapy, and cold therapy.
  • Research has shown that chiropractic care can be effective in reducing pain, improving function, and promoting faster healing in people with spinal disc complaints.

 

If you are experiencing spinal disc pain or other symptoms, book an appintment with a chiropractic we may be a good option for you.

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