Chiropractors typically see a lot of patients with disc issues. Slipped discs (also known as herniated or bulging discs) for many patients produce weakness, numbness or tingling, but in some they can cause serious pain. A Henderson NV chiropractor can provide patients with significant relief of these symptoms in a natural, drug-free way.
Although discs can become displaced at any part of the spine, they most often do so in the lumbar (lower) or cervical (upper/neck) parts. The discs sit between each vertebrae and contain a soft nucleus within a fibrous outer shell. If this outer part becomes torn, the nucleus can protrude outwards and press on the spinal nerves and produce pain, numbness, weakness and tingling.
Fortunately, chiropractors have a good number of effective ways to deal with these issues. The exact intervention given will be tailored to each patient and his or her specific problem. For straightforward pain relief, heat applications (from an infra-red or ultrasound device or heat wrap) can provide excellent results.
Heat penetrates deeply into tissues, relaxing them and enhancing blood flow. This can often provide tremendous relief for those in pain. Heat also enhances healing as the increased blood flow supplies more oxygen to injured areas.
To aid pain relief and disc healing in the longer-term, chiropractors will often apply manipulation of the spine. This is a method of correcting any displacements of the vertebrae by pressing them back into position. When the spine once again has it's correct shape, any undue pressure on its structure is relieved.
Also, when the spine's vertebrae are correctly aligned, any herniated discs will be drawn back into their correct position. This will take the disc (s) away from the spinal nerves and also facilitate the healing process. This can take anywhere from a few weeks to a year depending on the individual.
Although discs can become displaced at any part of the spine, they most often do so in the lumbar (lower) or cervical (upper/neck) parts. The discs sit between each vertebrae and contain a soft nucleus within a fibrous outer shell. If this outer part becomes torn, the nucleus can protrude outwards and press on the spinal nerves and produce pain, numbness, weakness and tingling.
Fortunately, chiropractors have a good number of effective ways to deal with these issues. The exact intervention given will be tailored to each patient and his or her specific problem. For straightforward pain relief, heat applications (from an infra-red or ultrasound device or heat wrap) can provide excellent results.
Heat penetrates deeply into tissues, relaxing them and enhancing blood flow. This can often provide tremendous relief for those in pain. Heat also enhances healing as the increased blood flow supplies more oxygen to injured areas.
To aid pain relief and disc healing in the longer-term, chiropractors will often apply manipulation of the spine. This is a method of correcting any displacements of the vertebrae by pressing them back into position. When the spine once again has it's correct shape, any undue pressure on its structure is relieved.
Also, when the spine's vertebrae are correctly aligned, any herniated discs will be drawn back into their correct position. This will take the disc (s) away from the spinal nerves and also facilitate the healing process. This can take anywhere from a few weeks to a year depending on the individual.
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