What Is Disc Pain?

Disc pain is a common occurrence that can significantly affect your quality of life. It’s often caused by bulging discs or herniated discs in the spine. Fortunately, chiropractic care offers relief and a long-term solution to this painful condition.

Bulging discs occur when the cushion between spinal vertebrae bulges outwards and puts pressure on nerves. It leads to chronic back pain. Herniated discs, sometimes called slipped discs, are similar but involve the inner jelly-like material pushing out past the disc bulge and pressing on nerves. A slipped disc occurs when part of a vertebral disc slides forward against an adjacent vertebra, leading to nerve compression. These can be caused by an injury or trauma, repetitive motions, aging, obesity, smoking, and even genetics.

Chiropractic Treatment

Chiropractic treatment focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of disc pain. An experienced chiropractor will take a patient’s medical history and perform a physical examination to determine the precise location of the bulging or herniated disc. With this information, they can then develop a tailored treatment plan that may include spinal manipulations and other treatments. These treatments help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and restore proper alignment in the spine.

Adjustments

Chiropractic adjustments can also be used to strengthen weak muscles surrounding discs while increasing muscle flexibility and joint mobility. This helps realign the spine, reduces any nerve compression caused by bulging discs, and relieves tension on soft tissues around them. Additional manual therapies such as massage therapy and traction may also be used to provide further relief from disc pain.

Preventative Maintenance

Preventative maintenance is also important in avoiding recurrences of disc pain. Regular chiropractic check-ups and spinal adjustments can help maintain proper alignment in the spine. It can also reduce overall wear and tear on vertebral discs. For best results, patients should adopt healthy habits such as keeping a good posture and exercising regularly. Patients should maintain a healthy weight to further alleviate disc pain.

If you’re experiencing bulging or slipped disc issues, seeking professional help from a chiropractor is the best way to heal your body naturally. With personalized treatments tailored to your specific problem, you can find relief from your disc pain and get back to living life freely again!