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.
So what are the best ways to determine if you have a herniated disc? Or where the damage has occurred, is it in the lower back, neck, or upper back. You may experience numbness, pain and weakness in a particular area. The most common area however, is the lower back.
Usually we order an MRI or a CT scan in order to rule in the diagnosis of a herniated disc and rule out some other more serious problem. Depending on the severity of the case, the pain may last for weeks or months or even years. In most of the cases I see, the pain has been there for many months and is getting to the point of becoming disabling.
Because of the frequency with which herniated discs occur, there are many treatments that have been developed to treat them.
Some of the most common treatments for herniated discs include physical therapy, spinal injections, medication, massage, chiropractic and acupuncture.
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.
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 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.
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 - 15995
So what are the best ways to determine if you have a herniated disc? Or where the damage has occurred, is it in the lower back, neck, or upper back. You may experience numbness, pain and weakness in a particular area. The most common area however, is the lower back.
Usually we order an MRI or a CT scan in order to rule in the diagnosis of a herniated disc and rule out some other more serious problem. Depending on the severity of the case, the pain may last for weeks or months or even years. In most of the cases I see, the pain has been there for many months and is getting to the point of becoming disabling.
Because of the frequency with which herniated discs occur, there are many treatments that have been developed to treat them.
Some of the most common treatments for herniated discs include physical therapy, spinal injections, medication, massage, chiropractic and acupuncture.
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.
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 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.
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 - 15995
About the Author:
Randall Pruitt, DC,DACNB, DAAPM is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and the founder of The Arizona Back Institute. Click here to learn more about Spinal Decompression. You can also Order a copy of his Free Patients Guide
