Sunday, December 13, 2015

Many Disc Pain Sufferers Find Relief With Norwalk CT Chiropractor

By Loraine Roane


Many people suffer from disc pain. Fortunately there are Norwalk CT Chiropractors that can work with patients to help manage the pain. It is not good to ignore the pain or try to tough it out. Seek chiropractic help as soon as possible.

It might be helpful to understand more about the mysterious disc. The spinal column has twenty three discs. Each functions as a shock absorber between two vertebrae. The disc in not a bony structure, rather it is made of cartilage and functions as a ligament that holds the vertebrae in place and allows the spine to be flexible. Age, disease and physical impact can injure a disc and pain is frequently the result.

There are various types of disc problems. Commonly known issues are a bulging disc, a slipped disc or a herniated disc. The damaged disc may make contact with an adjacent nerve, causing nerve pain. Without a thorough evaluation by your chiropractor it is impossible to know what type of disc damage is causing the pain. Do not delay a visit to the chiropractor to determine the source of your pain.

The chiropractic view is a holistic view. They see the body as a whole. They consider more than the part of the body that is causing pain. A thorough evaluation will include a physical exam and may also include imaging and if indicated laboratory tests. Once the evaluation is complete, the doctor will work with the patient to implement a course of care.

In many cases, spinal manipulation or spinal adjustments are helpful to manage the pain. This may include manual therapy and in some instances therapeutic exercises. All chiropractic care is non invasive, and DCs do not prescribe medication to dull the pain. The course of last resort is surgery, which may or may not be successful.

A chiropractor views the human body as an organism that works to heal itself and will work with a patient towards that end. If necessary, a chiropractor will refer a patient to a surgeon, but most people can find some pain relief without surgery.




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