When you think of a herniated disc, pain and injury usually come to mind. Having a herniated disc does not really need to happen due to a heavy lifting injury. At Dirks Chiropractic in Greenville, NC Dr. David Dirk had handled numerous cases leading them to better wellness.
Medically stated, it is a condition that happens when one of the disc nucleus is forced out of the annulus. It can happen anywhere on the spine. Upper spine, mid-spine, or lower spine.
While a simple strain may feel like the cause of your herniated disc, it is a sign of disc degeneration. Therefore, any jolt, push, stains such as a fall, car accident, or lifting can be the trigger that that causes the disc to herniate. A herniated disc can happen due to constant repetitive movement too.
Some signs and symptoms include:
Yes, herniated discs are often referred to as slipped discs, ruptured discs, or bulging discs. All these names mean the same thing, a herniated disc.
A chiropractor will activate your own body's ability to heal itself through various treatments like spinal adjustments, spine decompression, electrode stimulation, even cold laser therapy. Your recovery plan will be made custom to you filled with prevention measures too.
At Dirks Chiropractic, we treat a wide array of conditions. Come in to talk with us to see how we can chiropractic treatment can benefit your health and needs.
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