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.
Although the pain and discomfort from this can be considerable, fortunately there are also a range of effective ways to alleviate it. A chiropractor will examine his or her patient, then choose interventions that will target their particular problems. To alleviate pain, heat applications (from a wrap or device such as an ultrasound unit) are often the first port of call.
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.
Moving beyond pain management towards long-term healing, a chiropractor will usually look at performing spinal manipulation. This is a way of re-establishing the spine's natural alignment by pushing any displaced vertebrae back into position. When the spine's shape has been re-established, unnatural stresses are released, pain is reduced and healing can take place.
Also, when the vertebrae are properly aligned, discs that are damaged are pulled back into place. This pulls them away from the spine's nerves and facilitates their healing. Depending on the individual, this may take anything from a few weeks to over a year.
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.
Although the pain and discomfort from this can be considerable, fortunately there are also a range of effective ways to alleviate it. A chiropractor will examine his or her patient, then choose interventions that will target their particular problems. To alleviate pain, heat applications (from a wrap or device such as an ultrasound unit) are often the first port of call.
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.
Moving beyond pain management towards long-term healing, a chiropractor will usually look at performing spinal manipulation. This is a way of re-establishing the spine's natural alignment by pushing any displaced vertebrae back into position. When the spine's shape has been re-established, unnatural stresses are released, pain is reduced and healing can take place.
Also, when the vertebrae are properly aligned, discs that are damaged are pulled back into place. This pulls them away from the spine's nerves and facilitates their healing. Depending on the individual, this may take anything from a few weeks to over a year.
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