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Pinched nerves can be extremely painful, leading a patient to consider medical treatments and drugs to resolve the problem. Chiropractic care, however, can be an extremely beneficial therapy that is both non-invasive and free of side-effects. What are Pinched Nerves? Compressed nerves (also known as pinched nerves) involve injury or damage to a nerve or nerves. The cause can be from … [Read more...]
Traditionally, people have sought care from an osteopath for slipped disks. This very painful problem has often been treated by the medical community with various therapies and medicines, or even surgeries. In order to prevent side-effects and surgical complications, many people have sought chiropractic care as an alternative, non-invasive treatment for slipped disks. What is a Slipped … [Read more...]
When your tooth hurts, you seek out a dentist. When a skin problem arises, a dermatologist can offer relief. For problems with the musculoskeletal system such as back pain, a chiropractic physician is your best option. Chiropractor back pain treatment plans are solely created on an individual basis, to fit each patient to their specific healthcare needs. There are many causes of back pain and many … [Read more...]
About Spinal Decompression Therapy People suffering from a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, and face joint syndrome should consider spinal decompression therapy. Patients can avoid back surgery if they choose to receive this chiropractic treatment. Back surgery is often a painful experience and has many risks and complications. It is best to avoid surgery if possible. This type … [Read more...]
Our nervous system is a complex system of nerve roots, peripheral nerves and electrical pathways and provides communication between the brain and the rest of the body. The role of the nervous system is to provide sensation to all areas of the body, signals that originate in the brain and travel to the appropriate location. Muscles and organs are innervated as well as our skin, giving us sensations … [Read more...]
Symptoms and Causes Radiculopathy may include symptoms such as tingling, pain and loss of muscle control in the legs and arms. The cause of the problem could be a pinched nerve resulting in poor blood circulation, herniated discs that apply a lot of pressure to various nerves, and bone spurs. Patients that do manual work or play contact sports are more likely to develop radiculopathy than those … [Read more...]
What is a Bulging Disc? It takes a period of time to develop a bulging disc. Bulging discs don’t always cause pain so they may only be found during routine testing or a diagnostic image test. Generally, patients with a bulging disc experience less pain than those with a herniated disc, unless the bulging disc becomes herniated or extends beyond a nerve. Bulging discs usually only because … [Read more...]
Causes of Back Pain There can be a number of causes that lead to back pain. Depending on how you injured your back, pain can occur in the upper, middle and lower regions of the back. Pain can result from a herniation, a disc putting pressure on a nerve, damaged facet joints and overuse of muscles and ligaments. Lower back pain is often caused by injuries or a strain in the back muscle. Poor … [Read more...]
Diagnosing the Slipped Disc To determine if you have a slipped disc, the chiropractor will ask you questions pertaining to your medical history. He/she may also take x-rays or perform orthopedic or neurological exam which will determine if you have weak muscles or a specific problem area. Chiropractors will also perform a thorough examination on your posture. Poor posture can lead to … [Read more...]
Acupuncture Acupuncture is a safe alternative to prescription drugs and surgery. Acupuncture therapy is a natural solution with no negative side effects and is viewed as an effective treatment for many patients. Although acupuncture treats all kinds of back pain, it will not cure a herniated disc. If the herniated disc is the main source of pain, the patient will actually have to receive … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
