RETURN to TOP What can chiropractic do for herniated disks ?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThere is broad acceptance among health care professionals and the public of the recommendation that the pain from herniated discs be initially treated conservatively. That is, as long as there are no signs (such as severe pain, numbness, or functional impairment from nerve involvement) of the need for more invasive treatment, two or three months of chiropractic care may be the best choice before considering to spinal surgery or shots of analgesics (painkillers) in your back.
Related QuestionsCan you give me some information on cervical herniated disks?
Frequently Asked QuestionsNeck pain with intermittent numbness and pain in the arms suggest a nerve compression symdrome in the neck which could be a herniated disc. Sometimes the level ca be located by the pattern of the pain and numbness. If the pain is to the thumb side of your hand, it is probably the C5-6 level. If it is to the long finger of your band, it is probably the C6-7 level and if it is to the little finger side of your hand it is probably the C7-Tl level.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsMost disc herniation takes place in the lower back (lumbar spine). The second most common site of herniation is the neckpain (cervical spine). A herniated lumbar disc may send pain shooting down through your buttock and thigh into the back of your leg (sciatica). Cervical disc herniation may cause pain in the shoulder, arm, and hand.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsChiropractors have had considerable success relieving the cause of headache pain and releasing headache sufferers from the dangerous vicious circle of taking ever-larger doses of ever-stronger painkillers that may even be causing new and worse headaches. Chiropractic adjustments have shown to be as effective and even more effective than medications in reducing the severity and frequency of headaches. Chiropractic is particularly successful dealing with cervicogenic headache.
Related QuestionsAre herniated discs helped by chiropractic care?
New Page 1Often times, herniated discs can be helped by chiropractic care. Restoring normal spinal biomechanics to the spine alleviates stress on the discs and surrounding nerves, allowing the discs to heal.
Related QuestionsWhat evidence is there that DRX works on herniated disks?
Relief Spine Center: Frequently Asked QuestionsThis article link, form the makers of the DRX-9000 presents MRI evidence of nonsurgical Reduction, Rehydration and Repair of the Herniated Lumbar Disk
Related QuestionsWhat is a herniated disc?
Center for Spine Care - Frequently Asked Questions About Bac...A weakening of the disc wall, which we call the annulus, causes a herniated disc. The defect in the disc wall allows the central portion of the disc, called the nucleus, to be displaced from the central portion of the disc out into the spinal canal. The shape or the morphology of the disc herniation can vary. It can be just a slight focal defect in the disc wall, or the herniation may go trough the entire disc wall.
Related QuestionsWhat about herniated discs?
Frequently Asked QuestionsMany times the herniation seen on an MRI is not actually the cause of your pain. Also a disc can not ever heal properly if the bones are stuck together around it. We have worked on hundreds of cases of people with herniated discs. We have had many people cancel their back surgeries, because chiropractic fixed the problem before the surgery took place. We actually have special equipment in our office to treat herniated discs, and a treatment designed by Dr.
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsThe 24 vertebrae of your spine are separated from one another by pads of cartilage called discs. These discs have a fairly tough outer layer with a soft interior to cushion against the shocks and strains experienced as you move and put various stresses on your spine. The discs are subject to injury, disease, and degeneration with use over time. Certain activities and types of work increase the risk of discs being damaged or deteriorating.Related Questions
Advantage Health and Wellness CenterHerniated Disc is a generic term for more specific derangements. They are classified either as a bulge, protrusion or extrusion depending on the size, extent and location of the problem.Related Questions
I have a bulging or herniated disk. Can this be treated with chiropractic?
Coral Canyon Chiropractic - Frequently Asked QuestionsEvery day patients walk through our doors with bulging or herniated discs. Although considered a potentially serious condition, symptoms may be significantly reduced through a series of adjustments to your spine. We also offer an advanced treatment called "spinal decompression," which literally helps the discs of your spine to regain fluid when it has been lost due to degeneration or trauma.
Related QuestionsWhat are Dynamic Disks?
ActiveWin.com: Microsoft Windows 2000 - Frequently Asked Que...Disk Groups help you organize Dynamic Disks and help to prevent data loss. Windows 2000 allows only one Disk Group per computer (this may change). Disk Groups can organize storage when you use Veritas LDM-Pro. A Disk Group uses a name consisting of the computer name plus a suffix of Dg0. If you use LDM-Pro, the suffix can be incremental, such as Dg1 or Dg2. To view the name of your disk group, see the following registry entry:
Related QuestionsHow can I copy disks?
Apple II Csa2 FAQs: 1Main-Start, Part 1/25 - AppleNeither ProDOS nor DOS 3.3 includes a built-in Disk Copy command. So, to copy diskettes you will need to use some kind of copy utility. The ProDOS standard Utilities Disk includes a Disk Copy option. The DOS 3.3 System Master disk includes a Disk Copy program named "COPYA". A very good Disk Copy utility for 5.25" (DOS 3.3, ProDOS, ...) diskettes is Disk Muncher.
Related QuestionsWhat is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic Center of Southern Utah - FAQAlong with medicine and osteopathy, chiropractic is one of the western world's three major healing professions. Chiropractors specialize in the biomechanical causes of disease including vertebral subluxations, misalignments, derangements and fixations of the human frame - especially of the spine. Importance of the nervous system: Chiropractic doctors recognize the overriding importance of a properly functioning nervous system in the body's maintenance of its own health.
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic - Family Chiro...Chiropractic is a holistic health care discipline, firmly grounded in science, that concentrates on maintaining the body's proper functioning and its ability to heal itself. The brain and nervous system control your organs and muscles, keeping the heart pumping, the lungs breathing, the stomach digesting, etc.Related Questions
Advantage Health and Wellness CenterChiropractic means “treatment by hand”. Another common term is ‘manual medicine’. The basic tenants of Chiropractic promote the use of conservative health care when possible before resorting to drugs or surgery. Also emphasized is the ‘healthy lifestyle’, which promotes overall health, and reducing lifestyle related illness and predispositions to injury. Over time, poor posture and unbalanced joint motion cause joint stress, breakdown, arthritis, and pain.Related Questions
Return to Top Is Chiropractic care safe?
Gilbert Clinic of ChiropracticIn the words of the New Zealand government's inquiry, Chiropractic care is 'remarkably safe.' Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. In fact, Chiropractic adjustments are safer than back surgery, muscle relaxers and even aspirin! A thorough case history and examination help reveal areas of the spine that may be causing nervous system malfunction.
Related QuestionsAre bulging or herniated discs normal?
Center for Spine Care - Frequently Asked Questions About Bac...No, they are not normal. The normal shape or morphology of the disc is that it should be a uniform height with an abundant fluid content without any bulging of the disc wall into the spinal canal. A bulging disc reflects degeneration, which is physiologic (normal) process of aging, but the disc itself is not normal. It is showing signs of wear-and-tear. A herniated disc obviously is not normal. It is essentially a torn or broken disc.
Related QuestionsDo I need surgery for my herniated disk?
Non-Surgical Frequently Asked QuestionsThe majority of patients (95 percent) with a herniated disc will recover within twelve weeks. The recovery process can be made less symptomatic through conservative measures outlined above. In those that do not improve, surgery for a herniated disc can relieve the arm or leg pain, but it cannot prevent future spine problems.
Related QuestionsWhat are the symptoms of a herniated disc?
Back Pain Frequently Asked Questions - Back Pain FAQ'sTypically, a herniated disc causes radiating leg symptoms. Generally, this is what people refer to as sciatica or radiculopathy. The herniated disc is defined by a disc where the outer lining has been torn, and the inner soft disc material has expressed out of the tear and compressed the adjacent nerve roots. This pressure on the nerve roots tends to cause not only low back pain but leg pain, as well.
Related QuestionsWhat is the treatment for herniated discs?
Back Pain Frequently Asked Questions - Back Pain FAQ'sThe most common treatment is a couple of days of bed rest followed by the use of anti-inflammatory medications, possibly pain medications and then a progressive increase in physical activities such as walking. Often physical therapy or chiropractic management are valuable treatment modalities that get people feeling better more quickly. When that regimen does not work, then epidural steroid injection may be tried and may also be beneficial.
Related QuestionsWhat is the Treatment for a Herniated Disc?
Chris Urban M.D.There are several treatment options for a herniated disc. A nonoperative approach is successful in treating many small disc herniations. This includes a short period of rest followed by a conditioning program to improve muscle strength and aerobic conditioning. A variety of modalities are available to relieve the acute pain associated with a disc herniation. These include anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants, narcotics, and oral steroids.
Related QuestionsReturn to Top What education is required of a doctor of Chiropractic?
Gilbert Clinic of ChiropracticToday's doctors of Chiropractic must have at least six years of highly specialized college training. They must pass rigid state board examinations in many states and continuing education seminars must be completed for annual license renewal. Through these measures, modern Chiropractic has achieved recognition as a comprehensive, scientifically sound force among the health professions.
Related QuestionsReturn to Top Why do children need Chiropractic care?
Gilbert Clinic of ChiropracticSince significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their newborns checked for the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Later, learning to walk, ride a bicycle, and other childhood activities can cause spinal problems. While a bandage and some comforting words can help a skinned knee, the unseen damage to the child's spine is the unique domain of a Chiropractic doctor. Many childhood health complaints that are brushed off as 'growing pains' can often be traced to the spine.
Related QuestionsWhat if the MRI Scan shows a herniated disc? What do I do then?
Low Back Pain Q&AIf you have a herniated disk, you should see a spine specialist. The doctor will first diagnose the cause of the problem. Unless there is severe pain or weakness, conservative care will usually be recommended. Exercise and pain medications are used first. Chiropractic or acupuncture may be helpful. If these do not help, a steroid shot may be advised. Surgery is usually the last resort.
Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc?
Center for Spine Care - Frequently Asked Questions About Bac...A bulging disc represents degenerative disc disease. The disc is showing signs of wear-and-tear. It is losing some of its fluid content and therefore, it is drying out. As it dries out, the disc tends to decrease in height, or it starts to settle. As it does this, the wall of the disc tends to bulge or buckle outward. It generally bulges in a symmetric manner, much like the side walls of a deflated automobile tire would tend to bulge outward in a symmetric fashion.
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