Herniated or Bulging Disc Treatment St Augustine

So, what exactly is a herniated disc? Our spine has a cushiony fluid between each vertebrae. This cushion is called the disc. Discs help to reduce friction between the vertebral column. They take impact when you move, jump and walk. Slipped disc or herniated disc happens when the fluid pushes out of the disc leaving a vertebral column to rub together with every movement. This can cause severe pain, worsen your spine alignment, cause pinching or nerve. Back pain, neck pain, hips pain are usually associated with herniated discs. It can also increase migraine symptoms.

Herniated Disc is most commonly the result of a progressive wear and tear associated with ageing, termed disc degeneration. As you age discs are more likely to get raptured, since they are more flexible for older people which causes disc injuries normal day to day movements. Exactly what causes the disc to rupture is still unknown.

Sometimes it’s genetic, other your overall health that can determine if you will have problems such as herniated discs. Often the use of your back muscles to lift large objects instead of your leg and thigh muscles can lead to a herniated disk, which can twist and turn when lifting.

You can take preventive measurements by getting chiropractic adjustments if you are older than fifty. A proper back alignment can reduce the chances of herniated disc. If you are someone who suffers from severe back pain due to herniated disc, a chiropractic adjustment can help you. Pain management is a major part of chiropractic. WE can examine you and determine the best course of treatment for your back pain which is the result of herniated disc. Our chiropractor has helped thousands of patients who suffer from herniated disc to relieve their pain.