Herniated And Bulging Disc

Herniated And Bulging Disc Specialist

Herniated and bulging discs press on the nerves in your back, leading to pain, numbness, and other uncomfortable symptoms that may worsen over time. We at CPW Wellness can offer accurate diagnoses and effective treatment to patients with the symptoms of a herniated or bulging disc. To begin the process, please give us a call or use our on line scheduling tool.

 


Herniated and Bulging Disc Q & A

Central Park West Wellness

What are herniated and bulging discs?

Spongy, shock-absorbing tissue known as “discs” separate all of the vertebrae in your spine. When one of these discs loses its normal shape and bulges out of its normal position, it is “bulging” or “herniated.” The damaged disc puts pressure on your spinal cord or nearby nerve roots, which leads to pain that varies in severity.

Depending on the location of your damaged discs, you may experience pain in different ways. For example, if you have herniated or bulging discs in your lower back, you may experience pain in your buttocks and down one or both of your legs. If you have bulging discs in your upper back, you may experience pain in your shoulders, hands, and/or arms. If your bulging discs have been present for a long time, you may even develop muscle atrophy and loss of strength in the affected area.

What causes discs to lose their shape?

The discs in your back become bulging or herniated because of sudden or long-standing pressure on the vertebrae. One way to understand what happens to your discs is to picture a marshmallow sandwich cookie, with one piece of cookie above and below the marshmallow center. If you press on either cookie, the marshmallow center bulges out.

What is the difference between conventional and chiropractic treatment?

Conventional treatment for herniated and bulging discs usually involves anesthetic drugs injected into your discs or nerve root areas or oral pain medications. Conventional doctors may also recommend electrical stimulation, ultrasound, ice, or bed rest. However, in many cases, patients end up having surgery.

The chiropractors at Central Park West Wellness approach the treatment of bulging and herniated discs differently than conventional doctors. Though conventional doctors focus on the disc itself, your chiropractor focuses on dealing with the pressure on the vertebrae that caused the herniation in the first place.

What happens during treatment?

During treatment for bulging or herniated discs, your chiropractor uses adjustments to reduce or eliminate pressure on the vertebrae, which, in turn, reduces the pressure on nerves. Your chiropractor also teaches you how to protect the integrity of your spine after treatment, so you won’t have the same problem again.

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