Chiropractor for Disc Injuries & Disc Pain
Anyone who has had a ‘slipped disc’ knows this is how it feels
Disc injuries are one of the most common issues that chiropractors see. You may have heard of the term ‘slipped disc’ which is really common language for a disc bulge. Whilst discs don’t generally slip, they can most certainly tear, bulge and leak out causing back pain and sciatica.
Ryde Chiropractic may be able to help.
What makes up a disc?
Discs are connective tissue that sit in between the bones in your spine, acting as shock absorbers. At the core of the disc is a tooth-paste like material called the nucleus pulposis. Surround the nucleus are fibrous rings called the annulus fibrosis. The annular fibres can become damaged over time, allowing the nucleus to start leaking through. In the beginning this process can be painless, but once the leaking starts to reach the outer fibres, there may be pain. Once the nucleus and broken through the surface of the disc it can put pressure on spinal nerves or the spinal cord itself. This may cause excruciating pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in the back or legs. It can even cause bowel or bladder issues (note: if bowel or bladder issues develop suddenly, without explanation, please go to your local hospital).
Common causes of disc injury
There are many causes of disc injuries. Here are the most common that we see:
- Poor or repetitive lifting and handling often involving bending and twisting.
- Repetitive long periods of sitting, often with poor posture.
The process of the injury often builds up slowly without you knowing, and then suddenly after a simple bend (for example, bending over your bathroom sink in the morning), you feel excruciating pain.
How Ryde Chiropractic can help disc injuries
We first need to determine whether it is a disc issue, as other problems can cause similar symptoms (see sciatica). If we have determined that it is a disc injury, we aim to decrease pain as much as possible, introduce strategies to decrease inflammation whist still keeping you mobile. We work on improving the mobility of the spine with spinal adjustments and release muscle spasm in the area. Home advice and specific exercise is very important so that you do not make your problem worse and help you manage the problem. As the pain lessens we will provide more exercises to re-condition the spine and improve your day to day habits so that the chance of recurrence are as low for you as possible.
Get started by discovering the cause of your pain and get on the road to recovery with hands on chiropractic treatment.
Your Disc Injury Consultation
Get started by discovering the cause of your pain and get on the road to recovery.
- Starts with a Complimentary Discussion (see terms and conditions)
- If appropriate, you may continue immediately with your paid Comprehensive Examination.
This appointment starts with a complimentary discussion and detailed medical history with Dr Anthony (Chiropractor) or another Chiropractor on his team. They will listen to everything you have to say and find out more about your problem and how it is affecting you.
If your Chiropractor feels he can help you, you can continue forward with a thorough examination at normal fees.
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Not sure we can help? Get your free no obligation consultation to find out more. Contact us to book yours. See terms and conditions.