Discs are sponge-like substances that are located between each of the vertebrae in the spine. They act as “shock absorbers” for the spine, cushioning the vertebrae and allowing for the type of movements that help you twist, bend and rotate.
As the spine ages, the center of the disc may lose some of its water content, causing it to have less of a cushion effect. As the disc continues to deteriorate, the outer layer may tear, allowing tissue matter from the center of the disc to escape through the tear into the area where the nerves and spinal cord reside. This condition is known as a ruptured or herniated disc.
Symptoms of a herniated disc differ based on the size and location of the herniation , but may include: low back pain, leg pain (usually in one leg), muscle weakness, tingling sensation in the buttock, knee, ankle, foot or thigh, pain in the thigh, and in extreme cases, weakness that affects both legs and/or loss of bowel or bladder control.
Causes of herniated discs include the natural degeneration of the spine, as described above, injury to the discs resulting from poor lifting posture, repetitive movements, sports, and back strain. The doctors at The Balanced Spine place utmost priority in discovering the specific nature of your injury and returning their patients to optimal health. Our doctors conduct a thorough examination to determine the cause of the patient’s condition. The Balanced Spine is uniquely equipped with state-of-the-art technology and chiropractic technique to investigate symptoms and treat pain and discomfort.
How Can Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care Help Those with Herniated Discs?
Here at The Balanced Spine we practice an exclusive form of chiropractic care called NUCCA, (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). The NUCCA approach targets resolving the underlying cause of the symptom and removing that nerve interference from the spine. The NUCCA procedure (a light and gentle touch applied at the atlas; top bone in the neck), balances the spinal column and skull to alleviate this spinal stress or nerve interference, and allows for the healing process to be optimized. ¬¬NUCCA is the only technique that corrects based on precise measurements of the relationship between the skull, C-1, and C-2 to the pelvis using X-rays.
Since many disc disorders result from spinal trauma to the cervical spine, any injury to the neck area or brain stem can lead to interference with the brain's control over the postural muscles of the spine - resulting in muscle weakness or spasms. Spinal muscles in spasm often lead to compression of the vertebrae and, therefore, compression of the discs between the affected vertebrae.
The NUCCA approach can determine whether a cervical injury exists, realign the spine through a gentle correction applied with the hands, and reduce any nerve irritation and pain resulting from the herniated disc.
Once the spine is properly realigned, and the body comes back into a state of balance, vertebrae and disc pressure are relieved and the herniated discs are able to heal.
We have a superb selection of products at The Balanced Spine which help improve your posture and take the pressure off your disc. Ask about the right one for you, as well as instruction on proper ergonomics concerning your work space.
Schedule your free consultation today at one of our convenient locations in Issaquah or Redmond, WA. You do not need to live with the pain of a herniated disc anymore.
http://www.thebalancedspine.com/
(425) 437-9974 Redmond, WA
(425) 369-1040 Issaquah, WA
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