Chiropractic Care - Disc Disorders

For anybody who has ever been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, the words "slipped disc" are all too familiar, and evoke either painful memories or a reminder of the pain they live with on a day to day basis. Slipped disc is the catch all phrase that describes a rupture, herniation or bulging of the shock absorbers that fill the space between the vertebra of the spine. These small shock absorbers are made up entirely in two parts; first a more rigid outer casing and then a softer, gelatinous inside which can get pushed out when the casing cracks. There are many reasons why this can happen; it can be something as simple as dehydration of the outer shell as we get older, it can be caused by an injury such as a car accident, or it can be caused by something as incidental as a sneeze. For whatever reason the inner gel pushes out of the disc, it bumps up against the nerves of the back that run down the spinal column, causing symptoms that can range from numbness and tingling, to a burning sensation, to tremendous discomfort and pain. The severity and location of these symptoms depends upon which disc has been herniated; if the problem is in the top half of the spine, the hands, arms and neck are usually involved, while the lower spine has more impact on the lower back, buttocks and legs. In all cases, the care of a chiropractor is generally among the most effective at providing relief, often completely eliminating the problem.

A chiropractic care plan for treating a degenerative disc problem can have many facets, and is generally determined after a careful evaluation of the patient that usually involves X-rays as well as taking a complete history of their back problems. The goal of the chiropractor is not only to relieve the acute situation but to prevent it from recurring. The initial phase of chiropractic treatment is likely to include a series of spinal manipulations and other therapies to restore the spine to health and relieve pain; the chiropractor may use heat or cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, stretches or traction among many options. Once the immediate pain has been relieved, the chiropractor is likely to recommend continued treatments to promote overall wellness, as well as exercises of the hamstrings, legs, buttocks and back that will improve the posture and strengthen the back.

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