Herniated Disc Causes Treated at Proctor Chiropractic in Tacoma

Here at Proctor Chiropractic in Tacoma, our chiropractor can diagnose your herniated disc and provide you with treatment options that will reduce your pain and heal the disc without invasive procedures.

Herniated Disc Causes

Herniated discs occur when a portion of the disc material slips or bulges out of place, putting pressure on the surrounding soft tissues and nerve roots. If the bulging disc material puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, it can result in sciatica, which causes lower back and leg pain.

Herniated discs can be caused by degenerative disc disease, which may be a result of the normal aging process, improperly lifting or a hard fall, car accident or type of traumatic back injury. You may also have a higher risk of developing a herniated disc if you are overweight, have a job that requires a lot of manual labor or if you have a family history of herniated discs.

Chiropractic Treatments for Herniated Discs

The chiropractic treatments for herniated discs vary, according to the severity of the disc and the causes as well as your overall health goals. Our chiropractor may recommend spinal adjustments, manual traction, and massage therapy.

The spinal adjustments are beneficial if her have a herniated disc due to disc degeneration or a back injury. The adjustments ensure that your vertebrae are properly aligned, which reduces localized inflammation while maximizing the range of motion of your spinal joints.

Manual traction gently stretches the spine and can heal herniated discs caused by back injuries and disc degeneration. During this treatment, the distance between the vertebrae is increased, giving the discs more room to refill with fluid and heal.

Massage therapy is often used in conjunction with manual traction and spinal adjustments. This is because the kneading of your muscles and soft tissues helps lower muscle pain while improving circulation.

Contact Us

To schedule an appointment for your back pain, call 253-756-7500. We are currently offering free chiropractic consultations for new patients.