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Herniated Disc


What are the risk factors of a herniated disc?

Factors that increase your risk of a herniated disc may include age, weight, and occupation. Herniated discs are most common among the middle-aged population. Excess body weight puts extra stress on the discs, and people with physically demanding jobs have a greater risk of back problems. Repetitive lifting, pulling, pushing, bending sideways, and twisting also may increase your risk of a herniated disc.

What are exercises for herniated disc?

For most people, exercises for a herniated disc can markedly improve their symptoms. In fact, exercises for a herniated disc are crucial for improving and maintaining spinal health. Although our inclination is to rest when we are experiencing pain, remaining active can help us prevent the bones from becoming brittle. Click here to see our library of exercises and to learn how you can stretch and strengthen your spine at home.

Should I see a chiropractor for herniated disc treatment?

When used in conjunction with standard or conventional care, complementary and alternative treatments, such as seeing a chiropractor for herniated disc treatment, can be beneficial to some people with a herniated. Although no well-conducted studies have proven the effectiveness and safety of chiropractic manipulation as a treatment for herniated discs, chiropractic manipulation may help some people. And therefore a professionally chiropractor may be able to help you with your disc herniation. But we suggest that you speak with a pain management specialist before you using chiropractic care as part of your treatment for a herniated disc.

Is physical therapy for a herniated disc good?

Physical therapy for a herniated disc is often recommended and can be highly beneficial. Your physical therapist can teach you positions and exercises designed to minimize the pain associated with your disc herniation. As the pain improves, continuing physical therapy can maximize your back health and even help protect future degenerative conditions.

Does the Surgery Remove the Entire Herniated Disc?

In most cases, only the protruding portion of the herniated disc needs to be removed. However, in some extreme cases, the entire disc must be removed and the adjacent vertebrae need to be fused together with additional hardware and an artificial disc.

Are you a Candidate for Surgery?

If non surgical herniated disc treatment fails to reduce your pain and other symptoms, you may be a surgical candidate. Our simple 3 step candidacy checking tool can get you started on a path to recovery in just minutes.

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