Boxtel Chiropractor Talk about Lumpy Discs

The concentric rings made of cartilage and other materials that lie between your vertebrae are called discs. These discs provide a cushion between the vertebrae, preventing them from rubbing against each other while your spine is moving. Boxtel chiropractors have had very good results in treating these types of problems and this article will help shed some light on the problem.

WHAT IS A BOBBLE DISC?

If you are diagnosed with a bulging disc, it means that some of your intervertebral discs are protruding beyond the outer edge of the vertebra. When this happens, the chances of the disc pressing on a nerve or other tissue increase. Swelling discs are common, and while they often remain asymptomatic, in some cases they have the potential to cause painful pain.

A bulging disc can be caused by sports injuries or other trauma, such as a serious fall or car accident. Regular aging can also cause a bulging disc, as the outer portion of your discs can weaken over time. When pressure extends from the center of a disc to the outer rim, a bulging disc can result.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Symptoms of a bulging disc start when the disc puts pressure on the nerves in your spine. Nearly 90% of bulging discs occur in the lumbar region of the back. In certain cases, pain can radiate from that area to your hips, buttocks, legs, and to your feet. If you happen to have a bulging disc in your cervical spine, you may find pain radiating from your neck down through your arms and fingers. In the worst case, a bulging disc can cause severe pain that almost completely restricts mobility.

SWELLING DISC CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT

Chiropractic for a bulging disc may include gentle adjustment of the spine at the site of the problem and exercises. Each patient is treated as an individual and treatment plans are adjusted for maximum effectiveness. It usually takes several sessions to ensure that the disc is successfully returned to where it needs to be and that the patient is making steady progress.

We hope this information will help you make the best choice for your health. Our chiropractic team at Chiropractie Boxtel is here to help you in every possible way. Contact us today for more information.