There are actually four types of disc herniations. Each one can present with different symptoms and treatment can vary. Disc Bulge- In the picture below it’s labelled degeneration. This is a broad pushing out of the disc. Sometimes this can put pressure...
The short answer is YES! The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics published an article showing some rather impressive results. Of course it has been well known amongst us chiropractors for years. A brief synopsis of the results are below....
We all have a friend or family member that has had this happen to them. So what is going on in there and what type of treatment should you seek? The best immediate relief is doing something to decrease the inflammation. Ice and anti-inflammatory medications like...
A disc herniation or a “slipped disc” are both technically incorrect terms. Buckle up for a wild ride into the world of disc issues as we know it. A little caveat, we base disc “herniations” on an unweighted position since MRI’s are...
Bad lifting and reaching is one of the most common ways patients hurt themselves. We all know you should bend at the knees to lift heavy objects off the floor. The small things like twisting in your chair and reaching for your lap top, shoes or kids toys for example...
How do you know if going to see a chiropractor will help your back or neck pain? On your first visit your Doctor of Chiropractic will take a detailed history and perform an examination. They may request x-ray imaging of your spine in a standing position to see how...
