Herniated Disc Treatment from a Chiropractor

The spine is made up of several vertebrae. Between each vertebra is a small, doughnut-shaped structure, known as a disc. The disc has a sturdy wall and is filled with a gel-like fluid. When the walls of the disc crack, the disc can herniate. Herniated discs are common, especially in people ages 35 to 55. They occur most often in the lower spine, but also occur in the cervical or thoracic spine.

Symptoms

A person may have a herniated disc and no symptoms. Typically, those with a herniated disc in the lower back will experience pain that radiates into the buttocks, legs, and feet. Back pain may accompany this, as may tingling and numbness. A herniated disc in the neck may generate radiating pain in the shoulders and arms, neck pain, and muscle spasms in the neck. Anew Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Joliet can treat your herniated disc.

Chiropractic Treatment

Most herniated discs can be successfully treated naturally and without surgery through chiropractic care. Our chiropractor focuses on the intricate relationship between the muscular and skeletal systems, and we use science-backed proven techniques. While each treatment plan is unique, they often have some elements in common.

Chiropractic manipulation, in which the chiropractor manipulates those vertebrae that have abnormal motion or fail to function normally, is often part of the treatment plan. Our chiropractor might accompany this treatment with massage therapy, physical therapy, or stretching exercises. Massage helps with pain management, as well as improving function and mobility. Physical therapy helps not only in healing, but also in preventing the same condition from re-occurring in the future. In some cases, we also use electrical stimulation, in which electrical currents are sent through muscles to help them contract.

Contact Us in Joliet

Our professionals at Anew Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Joliet are experienced in treating herniated discs. Give us a call at 815-207-7463 today.