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.
How do you know if you indeed do have a herniated disc? And if you do have a herniated disc where is it? Is it in the neck, mid back or lower back? The distribution of symptoms like pain, numbness and weakness my offer a clue to the location of the disc damage, however the most common area 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.
Herniated discs are quite common and because of this there are many treatments designed to help with this problem.
Some of the most commonly used traditional medical options for herniated discs include physical therapy, Stretching, yoga, and Pilates. Traditional treatment also may include medication, spinal injections and often surgery.
In my experience most of these treatments don't offer a long term solution. That is why people seek out my office and spinal decompression. Spinal decompression is by far the most successful treatment I have seen for the treatment of disc pain in the lower back and neck.
The system I use for spinal decompression is the DRX9000. I have offered spinal decompression as a primary treatment for lower back and neck pain for the past 10 years and have seen some of the worst cases respond very well. The treatment is particularly desirable because of the non-invasive nature of it and the long term results achieved.
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
Spinal Decompression requires you to undergo a minimum of 20 sessions; about 4-5 sessions in a week. This is combined with supportive exercises and other treatment modalities to increase the overall effectiveness of the treatment.
Herniated disc pain can be a life altering experience and knowing where to turn can be difficult. If you don't treat the actual problem you virtually guarantee another episode so it is best to choose a treatment like spinal decompression for a long term solution - 16089
How do you know if you indeed do have a herniated disc? And if you do have a herniated disc where is it? Is it in the neck, mid back or lower back? The distribution of symptoms like pain, numbness and weakness my offer a clue to the location of the disc damage, however the most common area 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.
Herniated discs are quite common and because of this there are many treatments designed to help with this problem.
Some of the most commonly used traditional medical options for herniated discs include physical therapy, Stretching, yoga, and Pilates. Traditional treatment also may include medication, spinal injections and often surgery.
In my experience most of these treatments don't offer a long term solution. That is why people seek out my office and spinal decompression. Spinal decompression is by far the most successful treatment I have seen for the treatment of disc pain in the lower back and neck.
The system I use for spinal decompression is the DRX9000. I have offered spinal decompression as a primary treatment for lower back and neck pain for the past 10 years and have seen some of the worst cases respond very well. The treatment is particularly desirable because of the non-invasive nature of it and the long term results achieved.
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
Spinal Decompression requires you to undergo a minimum of 20 sessions; about 4-5 sessions in a week. This is combined with supportive exercises and other treatment modalities to increase the overall effectiveness of the treatment.
Herniated disc pain can be a life altering experience and knowing where to turn can be difficult. If you don't treat the actual problem you virtually guarantee another episode so it is best to choose a treatment like spinal decompression for a long term solution - 16089
About the Author:
Randall Pruitt, DC, DACNB, DAAPM, MUAC is an authority on spinal decompression for back pain. You can order a copy of his Free Patients Guide here. You can also subscribe to his weekly ezine called Back Issues
