Disc herniation is when the soft, cushiony inner material (a.k.a. nucleus pulposus) of the spine’s disc bulges or protrudes out through a more rigid outer layer (a.k.a. annulus fibrosus). A herniated disc can result in various intensities of discomfort or pain – depending on the severity and the location of the herniation. If you face pain/discomfort and seek herniated disc relief, contact Dr. Kyle Roesler at the Back & Neck Care Center of Olivette for treatment options related to a herniated disc.
A herniated disc can happen for a number of reasons which include –
- Age-related degeneration
- Wear and tear
- Sudden trauma or injury
- Genetics
- Smoking due to reduced blood flow
- Obesity due to excess stress
- Occupational risk factors
Herniated Disc Symptoms
The common or typical herniated disc symptoms may include one or more of the following -
Back, Neck, or Limb Pain
A herniated disc can generate radiating pain. For example, a herniated disc in the lower back may radiate pain through the hips and legs, whereas pain/discomfort may radiate down the arms or through the shoulders if the herniation is in the neck.
Tingling and Numbness
Herniated discs often compress nerves, which can generate a pins and needles sensation, numbness, or tingling.
Muscle Weakness and Tenderness
A herniated disc on a nerve can cause muscle weakness, which makes it challenging to walk and lift objects.
Worsen Symptoms with Movement
A herniated disc can be aggravated by moving or bending, as this can cause an increase in nerve pressure and, thus, pain.
Changes to One’s Reflexes
In certain instances, a herniated disc may change your reflexes.
Chiropractic Treatments for a Herniated Disc
A chiropractor has a variety of techniques to help manage disc herniation and its painful symptoms. These include –
- Manual and Instrument-Assisted Chiropractic Adjustments
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Spinal Decompression
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation Therapy
- Interferential Electro-Therapy
Call Today for A Chiropractic Consultation and Herniated Disc Relief
When a disc herniation happens, you do not have to give up your active Olivette, MO, lifestyle because of pain and discomfort. Contact a leading Missouri chiropractor - Dr. Roesler, or a member of the Back & Neck Care Center of Olivette’s professional staff at 314-432-2220 or online.