A herniated disc can be incredibly tricky to diagnose, and providing effective herniated disc treatment can be even more challenging.
Some instances of a herniated disc may improve through rest. You may need professional treatment if your symptoms last for more than several days or worsen unexpectedly.
A herniated disc is also called a slipped or ruptured disc. It is a condition in which the rubbery disc found between the bones in the spinal cord slips out of place.
A herniated disc does not always cause issues and can sometimes improve without professional treatment. However, a more severe herniated disc can place pressure on the surrounding nerves in the spine. This pressure can cause a pinched nerve that will likely lead to pain, numbness and weakness in the affected area.
Fortunately, there are chiropractic techniques that can treat a herniated disc.
Many instances of a herniated disc are not able to be fully treated through rest or general medicine. Some patients are turning to chiropractic care for relief. Here at our chiropractic clinic, we have the equipment and expertise to help you return to full health after getting a herniated disc.
Here are a few of the chiropractic techniques we may use during herniated disc treatment.
One of the main goals in herniated disc treatment is to allow the healing process to occur as quickly as possible. One of the best ways to speed up the healing process is to apply ultrasound therapy to the affected area. The ultrasound helps to increase blood flow which can reduce inflammation and pain. It also encourages damaged tissue to heal around the disc.
Often, we use ultrasound therapy alongside flexion-distraction to provide the most effective herniated disc treatment plan possible.
Another effective way to speed up the healing process is to apply a series of heat and cold therapy to help reduce any existing inflammation and provide increased blood flow to the affected area.
The exact manner in which heat and cold therapy are applied is different for each patient. We will often use this method in conjunction with other chiropractic techniques for herniated disc treatment.
If you have back pain and think you may have a herniated disc, then call our office for an evaluation. You may simply need rest or basic chiropractic care. If your symptoms have worsened or lingered for an extended amount of time, speak with us to learn more about our herniated disc treatment methods.