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.
But how will one know if they are suffering from a herniated disc? Depending on where the damage has occurred, it can be in the lower back, neck, or upper back. There may be signs and symptoms like numbness, pain and weakness in that particular area. Most patients we see have herniated discs in the lower back.
To determine the location and severity of the disc problem I usually order an MRI or CT scan after a thorough history and exam have been done. Patients with disc problems may experience pain that may last for weeks, months or many years. Most of the patients that present to the Arizona Back Institute have been suffering for quite some time.
Because of the frequency with which herniated discs occur, there are many treatments that have been developed to treat them.
Some of the most commonly used traditional medical options for herniated discs include physical therapy, where the therapist designs an exercise program specifically for the patient, Stretching, yoga, and Pilates are also often prescribed. Doctors will also attempt to alleviate the pain by prescribing medication, performing spinal injections or recommending surgery.
The problem is that most of these treatments don't offer a long term solution. That is the number #1 reason so many people seek out my office for spinal decompression. Spinal decompression in my opinion is the most successful treatment I have utilized for the treatment of disc pain in the lower back and neck.
We use the DRX9000 in our office. I have been offering spinal decompression as a primary treatment for lower back and neck pain for many years and have some of the most incredible success stories you can imagine. The treatment is extremely desirable because of the non-invasive nature and safety of it.
The mechanism behind spinal decompression is quite easy to understand. The treatment is particularly ideal for the treatment of herniated discs. It works creating a negative pressure inside the disc space and producing a vacuum. This vacuum reduces draws the disc material back into place and increases fluid and nutrition to the disc so it can heal.
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.
Experiencing the pain brought about by a herniated disc can be a life altering experience since it can really affect your mobility, job, and lifestyle as a whole. Undergoing a treatment may be difficult if you don't know the right perspective to choose. If you choose the wrong path and only treat the symptoms of a herniated disc, then you are unfortunately destined to repeat episodes. - 15266
But how will one know if they are suffering from a herniated disc? Depending on where the damage has occurred, it can be in the lower back, neck, or upper back. There may be signs and symptoms like numbness, pain and weakness in that particular area. Most patients we see have herniated discs in the lower back.
To determine the location and severity of the disc problem I usually order an MRI or CT scan after a thorough history and exam have been done. Patients with disc problems may experience pain that may last for weeks, months or many years. Most of the patients that present to the Arizona Back Institute have been suffering for quite some time.
Because of the frequency with which herniated discs occur, there are many treatments that have been developed to treat them.
Some of the most commonly used traditional medical options for herniated discs include physical therapy, where the therapist designs an exercise program specifically for the patient, Stretching, yoga, and Pilates are also often prescribed. Doctors will also attempt to alleviate the pain by prescribing medication, performing spinal injections or recommending surgery.
The problem is that most of these treatments don't offer a long term solution. That is the number #1 reason so many people seek out my office for spinal decompression. Spinal decompression in my opinion is the most successful treatment I have utilized for the treatment of disc pain in the lower back and neck.
We use the DRX9000 in our office. I have been offering spinal decompression as a primary treatment for lower back and neck pain for many years and have some of the most incredible success stories you can imagine. The treatment is extremely desirable because of the non-invasive nature and safety of it.
The mechanism behind spinal decompression is quite easy to understand. The treatment is particularly ideal for the treatment of herniated discs. It works creating a negative pressure inside the disc space and producing a vacuum. This vacuum reduces draws the disc material back into place and increases fluid and nutrition to the disc so it can heal.
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.
Experiencing the pain brought about by a herniated disc can be a life altering experience since it can really affect your mobility, job, and lifestyle as a whole. Undergoing a treatment may be difficult if you don't know the right perspective to choose. If you choose the wrong path and only treat the symptoms of a herniated disc, then you are unfortunately destined to repeat episodes. - 15266
About the Author:
Randall Pruitt, DC, DACNB, DAAPM, MUAC has treated thousands of patients with spinal decompression.Get a copy of the Free Patients Guide here. You can also subscribe to his weekly ezine called Back Issues
