Herniated Disc Treatment in Walnut Creek
You may have never thought about the discs in your spine until pain or loss of function starts interfering with your quality of life. At Holmes Chiropractic, we care for bulging and herniated discs to get you out of pain and feeling incredible again.
All up and down your spine, small cushions known as discs sit between your vertebrae. Each spinal disc has a jelly-like center contained by bands of fibrous tissue. Healthy discs give you the flexibility to turn and bend with ease.
Tiny Causes of Major Pain
Over time, discs can easily bulge or herniate. Improper lifting, slips, falls, and car accidents can cause the core to shift, resulting in significant pain and loss of function. Even if you don’t remember having suffered an injury, you may still have a disc problem. The wear and tear of daily routines, or even the undercurrent of accumulated stress, can also lead to bulging and herniation.
Imbalance, Pressure, and Pain
Think of a disc bulge like squeezing a water balloon between two hands. As most of the jelly-like substance concentrates on one side, the disc becomes too thin in the center. If not addressed promptly, this problem can escalate. Herniated discs occur when the central portion of the disc ruptures.
The most common symptom of any kind of disc problem is radiating pain. As the disc shifts from its default position, it can enter the spinal canal and spaces between the joints, compressing or irritating sensitive nerves. Other symptoms may include sharp pain, numbness or tingling, weakness, or a chronic dull ache.
Gentle, Effective Healing Techniques
If we suspect any disc issues, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Walsh will schedule an MRI to give us the exact picture of your condition. We’ll use imaging combined with a thorough history, assessment, and examination to make a diagnosis. We’ll then build a customized plan of care for you.
We respond to disc issues with a research-backed technique called spinal decompression. This comfortable therapy involves gently separating the spine and disc at the targeted area. By removing the compression or stress to the nerve, we help restore disc health.
As pressure releases from the nerve, the reverse vacuum effect pulls nutrients back into the disc. This infusion of blood and nutrients gives everything discs need for healing. All we have to do is provide a gentle stretch. Your body will take care of the rest.
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Helping You Recover Naturally
Our techniques are remarkably effective and a natural solution for various disc problems. Drug-free chiropractic care can help improve joint mechanics by improving spine motion and reducing inflammation. Multiple studies show an 86-92% success rate with spinal decompression, making it a safe and reliable alternative to risky injections and invasive surgery.
Spinal Decompression or Chiropractic Care can effectively restore proper motion and position of malfunctioning spine bones. If addressed before permanent damage takes place, disc tissue often returns to a more normal size and shape.
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Responding early to health problems prevents them from worsening and becoming harder to restore. Book your first visit now.
