Slipped or herniated discs happen when the inside of your spinal disc pushes through the disc’s exterior. Believe it or not, most herniated discs don’t cause any pain or symptoms. However, if you’re struggling with sudden pain after lifting or twisting, a herniated disc certainly may be toRead More >
Causes and Treatments for Herniated “Slipped” Discs
March 16, 2017
It is estimated that over 80 percent of Americans suffer from low back pain. Although most of them cannot have a clear diagnosis of pain sources, it is very common that pain is caused by a herniated, torn, or ruptured disc, also interchangeably referred to as a “slipped disc” or correspondingly a “pinched nerve”. The condition results when part of one of the discs in the spine bulges out and irritates the nerves…
The chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic firmly believe that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your health and wellness. Chiropractic care does treat people who are injured, yes -- but it’s also preventative care to help you from becoming sick or injured in the first place. Slipped discs in the spine are a common affliction but are also preventable in a majority of cases. Here’s what you need to know in order to help prevent a slipped disc and keep your…
Is a slipped disc the same thing as a herniated disc? Read on to find out.
Spinal decompression offers a noninvasive, nonpharmacological approach to treating slipped discs, writes Christina DeBusk. The elongation sessions reduce pressure on the disc's center. One study found six weeks of spinal decompression therapy reduced pain and increased disc height.
Nearly 90% of patients with a slipped disc do NOT require surgery. Find out about common herniated disc symptoms & how doctors treat it non-surgically.
Most of the time a visit to the doctor occurs because something went wrong – you came down with a cold or you‘re injured. But what if you could prevent an injury from happening in the first place? Preventive care is unfortunately overlooked far too often. In this case, what’s overlooked may be proper care …
Stuffed full with a purse, mobile phone, umbrella, diary, make-up bag, book and water bottle, it’s no surprise the average handbag weighs nearly half a stone.
A slipped disc is the common term for a prolapsed or herniated spinal disc. These discs are set in position between the vertebrae and do not “slip”. Instead, the disc’s outer, fib…
Many people experience shooting pain in their legs akin to an electric shock. Sometimes it’s accompanied by sudden numbness. What is that all about? These common symptoms can be the result of problems in your lower back. If you experience leg pain, here’s what you need to know and how your chiropractor can help
Your Lumbar Spine
The lumbar spine is the lower segment of the spine. It consists of five vertebrae that run from the pelvis to the rib cage. It has…
The spine is a very intricate structure and when one component fails to function properly it can affect the entire body, causing pain and loss of mobility. Tiny bones, called vertebrae, are stacked on each other to form the spine. They are joined in such a way to facilitate movement, flexibility, and a wide range of motion. There are small, fluid-filled discs that rest between each vertebra, providing a cushion between the bones. When one of these discs becomes damaged it can affect…
On 9/10/2018 | By Chiro One Wellness Centers
A lot of people think bad posture is mostly how you look—and that’s not unreasonable. It’s noticeable, right? It’s the difference between looking tired vs. alert, and for some, confident vs. uncomfortable. But there’s so much more going on with bad posture than what meets the eye
Here’s what bad posture actually means for your body and what you can do to fix it.
The Bad Posture Breakdown
Are you hunched over at your desk…
Most people know that a chiropractor can help with musculoskeletal problems, such as backaches and slipped discs, but many people do not realize that chiropractic can do much more. In fact, chiropr…
On 6/05/2017 | By Chiro One Wellness Centers
This common condition affects more than 3 million people each year in the United States. Sciatica can cause serious and persistent nerve pain that originates in the spine and typically extends down the back of the leg. For many people, the pain from sciatica can be excruciating and debilitating, sometimes making standing or sitting difficult or impossible. If you or someone you love is suffering from sciatica, you've come to the right place. Read on…
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7. If a person has frequent back problems, wearing a back brace all day long can help prevent pain. True or false
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1. With adequate testing, doctors can usually pinpoint the exact source of a person's back pain. True or false?
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No matter how many X-rays or MRIs they order, in most instances doctors can only estimate the source of a patient's back pain. But since well-known remedies seem to help many types of…
Having a ruptured or herniated disc, also referred to as a “slipped” disc, can be very painful, but so are many initial back injuries. In fact, most active people who play sports or exercise are all too familiar with back pain that may mimic symptoms of a herniated disc, but understanding how a rupture can affect other nerves is the key in knowing how to differentiate this from pain caused by other conditions
As most readers know, the spine consists of small bones…
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It's a scary-sounding diagnosis. But don't panic if you learn you have "degenerative disc disease." In spite of its name, it's not actually a disease, and it doesn't inevitably worsen over time.
There are many different terms used to describe spinal disc pathology and associated pain, such as "herniated disc", "pinched nerve", and "bulging disc", and all are used differently by doctors. Learn the difference:
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