There are some factors in life that we can't seem to do anything about, like aging and the threat of having some kind of accident. As we age, our bones and discs will become prone to damage. And having some kind of trauma can do the same or even worse. In both cases, there are tendencies wherein the discs in our spine become damaged; like bulging or breaking open. When the inner material breaks all the way through the outer fibers this is called a herniated disc.
So what are the best ways to determine if you have a herniated disc? Or where the damage has occurred, is it in the lower back, neck, or upper back. You may experience numbness, pain and weakness in a particular area. The most common area however, is the lower back.
The best tests to identify a herniated disc include an MRI or a CT scan. With these tests we can identify a herniated disc or rule out some other more serious problems. Depending on how severe the problem is the pain may last for a short time or for many years. Our typical patient has had the pain for many months and is getting to the point of complete disability.
Because of the frequency with which herniated discs occur, there are many treatments that have been developed to treat them.
Some of the most common treatments for herniated discs include physical therapy, spinal injections, medication, massage, chiropractic and acupuncture.
The medical literature however doesn't support long term benefits for most of these treatments. That is precisely the reason most patients seek out care at our office and look into spinal decompression. In my experience spinal decompression offers the best chance of a long and stable recovery.
I personally use the DRX9000 in my office. In the past 10 years I have offered spinal decompression to thousands of patients and have seen the most remarkable results. It provides a highly desirable alternative to invasive surgery.
The science behind spinal decompression is quite easy to understand. The treatment is ideal for herniated discs. It works by creating a negative intradiscal pressure.This negative pressure creates a vacuum inside the disc space that reduces the herniation. This also allows the disc to heal for a long term recovery
Treatments using spinal decompression typically last 4-6 weeks and usually consist of 20 sessions. This is also combined with comprehensive core strengthening and spinal rehabilitation to deal with the muscle weakness that accompanies herniated discs.
The pain of a herniated disc can be a life altering experience. Finding the right course of treatment can be a difficult proposition. If you don' choose the right course of treatment you may be doomed to repeat episodes. - 16083
So what are the best ways to determine if you have a herniated disc? Or where the damage has occurred, is it in the lower back, neck, or upper back. You may experience numbness, pain and weakness in a particular area. The most common area however, is the lower back.
The best tests to identify a herniated disc include an MRI or a CT scan. With these tests we can identify a herniated disc or rule out some other more serious problems. Depending on how severe the problem is the pain may last for a short time or for many years. Our typical patient has had the pain for many months and is getting to the point of complete disability.
Because of the frequency with which herniated discs occur, there are many treatments that have been developed to treat them.
Some of the most common treatments for herniated discs include physical therapy, spinal injections, medication, massage, chiropractic and acupuncture.
The medical literature however doesn't support long term benefits for most of these treatments. That is precisely the reason most patients seek out care at our office and look into spinal decompression. In my experience spinal decompression offers the best chance of a long and stable recovery.
I personally use the DRX9000 in my office. In the past 10 years I have offered spinal decompression to thousands of patients and have seen the most remarkable results. It provides a highly desirable alternative to invasive surgery.
The science behind spinal decompression is quite easy to understand. The treatment is ideal for herniated discs. It works by creating a negative intradiscal pressure.This negative pressure creates a vacuum inside the disc space that reduces the herniation. This also allows the disc to heal for a long term recovery
Treatments using spinal decompression typically last 4-6 weeks and usually consist of 20 sessions. This is also combined with comprehensive core strengthening and spinal rehabilitation to deal with the muscle weakness that accompanies herniated discs.
The pain of a herniated disc can be a life altering experience. Finding the right course of treatment can be a difficult proposition. If you don' choose the right course of treatment you may be doomed to repeat episodes. - 16083
About the Author:
Randall Pruitt, DC,DACNB, DAAPM is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and the founder of The Arizona Back Institute. Click here to learn more about Spinal Decompression. You can also Order a copy of his Free Patients Guide
