Understanding back pain
Chiropractors are experts at diagnosing and treating slipped disc
injuries. Slipped disc injury is a major cause of back pain for millions of
people. It is helpful to the average patient to understand what a slipped, or
herniated disc is; and how it will affect you daily activities. The bones of
the spinal column have disc shaped soft tissue that act as a shock absorber for
each joint. A disc becomes herniated when
the soft gel inside the disc leaks out into the spinal canal. Originally, the
disc is simply out of shape as it is pinched or twisted from being overworked
or from injury or trauma to the vertebrae.
Diagnosis and symptoms
Herniated disc is often accompanied with leg pain of varying levels. It
usually affects only one leg, and comes on suddenly. The pain can be constant
or intermittent. The pain and symptoms can be brought on by seemingly
unassociated events such as a sneeze, or daily activities such as prolonged
sitting or standing. Individuals with herniated disc or slipped disc can also
experience nerve-related warning signs
or symptoms. This is often manifest as tingling or numbness in a leg,
hand, or foot; additionally, weakness in muscles of the legs or arms and hands.
Some even experience a loss of bladder or bowel control in severe or extreme
cases.
Chiropractic care for herniated
disc in Charlotte, NC
If you suspect that you have a herniated disc, or if you suffer with
chronic back or leg pain; consider ChiroCarolina as an excellent place to seek
care. Chiropractic care is natural, and can have you functioning optimally and
pain-free without the use of harmful drugs in a relatively short time. The health
issues and pain associated with disc injury does not have to be ignored or
endured. Visit the trained Charlotte
Chiropractors at ChiroCarolina for more information and a consultation for
slipped disc treatment.
