Herniated Discs and Chiropractic
Dec 23, 2015
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Herniated lumbar and cervical discs are see somewhat regularly in a Chiropractic clinics. Working as a Tigard Chiropractor, also as one in Tualatin for 3 years prior to moving his practice into Tigard, I’m quite familiar with the condition. Herniated discs come in a variety of presentation, sometimes a dull roar while other times completely debilitating. From pain with bending or sitting to being stuck in a hunched over position unable to move, we’ve seen quite a bit at our Tigard Chiropractors & Massage Clinic.
At this point in history a less invasive approach to herniated lumbar discs has never been more in demand. Patients, doctors, and insurance companies have seen what the last two decades of cut-first-rehab-later approach does for long term low back pain. And that is….it doesn’t do much! In fact many studies have shown that the conservative and non-invasive care has the same outcomes as surgeries for the long-term in regard to low back pain from herniated discs.
There are many different types of conservative care which can be done by a Chiropractor, including the following to help a disc herniation:
Chiropractic adjustments: to areas surrounding the injured disc to take pressure off the area, as well as light mobilization to the injured area to help re-align the disc.
Home exercises: to help gradually reposition the spine to allow the disc to be in the best position to reduce. Electrical muscle stimulation, muscle work, and kinesiotaping: decrease the tightness and pressure surrounding the injured disc area, which will take pressure off the disc and allow it to heal.
If you have questions specific about yourself or someone you know regarding treatment for a herniated disc, please contact your friendly neighborhood Tigard Chiropractor, -Dr. J.
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