Herniated Disc Symptoms and Treatment
A herniated or bulging disc can occur because of an injury or over time as the disc wall weakens. Pain is usually the first symptom, and it can radiate down your arm or leg depending on where the bulging disc is located. If you are experiencing pain or tingling in your arms or legs, a chiropractor can help. Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic provides treatment for bulging and herniated discs to help reduce the symptoms you are experiencing.
Assessing a Bulging or Herniated Disc
Our chiropractor will examine your back carefully to determine where a damaged disc is located and the severity of the condition. Imaging may be ordered to get a better idea of the structure of the disc in order to proceed with treatment. Even if you have been told that your spinal disc damage requires surgery by another treatment provider, a chiropractor may be able to improve your situation through less invasive means.
How Chiropractic Treatment for Bulging and Herniated Discs Is Administered
Treatment for a bulging disc involves taking pressure off of the affected area. A chiropractor will use stretching techniques, gentle spinal manipulation, and traction therapies to address the compressed area. This usually results in a decrease in the pain you are dealing with, and allows your body time to heal. Your chiropractor may also use massage to improve blood flow to your tissue, teach you exercises to strengthen your back, and provide ultrasound to promote healing. Chiropractic care for herniated or bulging discs is non-invasive, and can be an excellent way to postpone or eliminate the need for surgery.
Help for Your Herniated or Bulging Disc Symptoms
If you are experiencing numbness, tingling, or pain in your arms or legs and it is coming from your back, you may be dealing with a herniated or bulging disc. A chiropractor can provide treatment to reduce the strain on your spine, reducing or eliminating your symptoms. If you need treatment, it's time to contact Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic in Bradenton at 941-739-2900 and schedule an appointment.