Disc Injuries

Anyone who has experienced a damaged disc knows how painful it can be. At True Wellness Chiropractic, we have provided residents of Fort Wayne, IN, with natural and effective chiropractic care for many years. Read on to learn more about disc injuries and how we treat them.

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What are discs?

The bones in the neck and spine are separated by discs that act as shock absorbers. Discs are round and comprise a nucleus encased with a tough outer layer (annulus). Discs sit in between vertebrae (bones) and prevent these bones from rubbing against each other.

Causes of Disc Injuries

You may injure your discs in high-impact incidents like car accidents. However, you can also suffer disc injuries from an awkward twist or excessive strain. Furthermore, your discs degenerate as you grow old and the ligaments holding them start to weaken. As the degeneration wages on, a simple strain can injure your disc.

Symptoms of Disc Injuries

Disc injuries differ greatly depending on the location and extent of the injury. If you have a disc herniation, and it hasn’t pressed on any nerve, you may experience little to no symptoms. However, if the disc irritates a nearby nerve, you may have numerous symptoms, including pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness.

What is a Herniated Disc?

When one of your discs tears and leaks the inner content, you have a herniated disc. While patients aged 30 and above are likely to get disc herniation, certain factors increase the likelihood of this situation. Besides age, the risk factors for a herniated risk include:

  • Being overweight
  • Strenuous activities
  • Smoking
  • Lifting weights
  • Repetitive motions

If you suspect a disc injury, consider chiropractic care for pain relief. Our chiropractor uses natural treatments to help you regain your full health.

Chiropractic Treatment for Disc Injuries

You don’t have to undergo surgery to overcome your disc injury. Chiropractors use the treatments below to help with disc injuries.

  • Spinal decompression — it stretches your spine to lift pressure off the impinged nerves in addition to helping flush out inflammation through the rhythmic pumping motion of the device
  • Spinal adjustments — we gently align your spine to reduce pressure on your discs
  • Postural corrective therapy – to correct underlying postural issues to keep your discs healthy in the long-run
  • Lifestyle changes — we recommend lifestyle changes to avoid the risk of injuring your discs

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor for Disc Injury Treatment in Fort Wayne, IN

Want to overcome your disc injury in Fort Wayne, IN? Please schedule an appointment with True Wellness Chiropractic for pain relief. Call us at (260) 444-2080 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor. 

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Tuesday
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