Are You a Candidate For Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?
If you frequently experience lower back pain or if the pain radiates down your leg and into your foot, it may be a sign of a slipped disc.
Also referred to as a herniated disc, this condition can cause intense and sometimes debilitating pain.
Pain Associated with a Herniated Disc
Dealing with a slipped disc can be highly uncomfortable. In many cases, however, symptoms improve within six weeks or less—this happens in approximately 90% of herniated disc cases.
If the pain persists beyond six weeks or keeps returning over months or years, it may not resolve on its own. In such instances, alternative treatments, such as gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression therapy, should be explored.
Understanding the Causes of Slipped Discs
The spine is made up of a series of bones called vertebrae. The front portion of each vertebra is known as the vertebral body. Between these vertebrae are soft spinal discs with a tough, layered exterior and a gel-like center called the nucleus pulposus.
These discs provide flexibility to the spine, enabling movements like bending forward or twisting the upper body. They also act as shock absorbers during activities like running or jumping.
A slipped disc occurs when one of these spinal discs extends beyond the edges of the vertebral bodies above and below it. There are three main types of slipped discs:
- Prolapsed Disc — The disc bulges between the vertebrae, but its outer layer remains intact.
- Extruding Disc — A tear in the disc’s outer layer allows disc material to leak out, though the displaced tissue remains attached to the disc.
- Sequestration — The most severe form, where the disc material moves into the spinal canal and is no longer connected to the disc.
While all types of herniated discs can cause significant pain, most cases can be effectively treated with gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression therapy.
If you are experiencing recurring disc pain and suspect a slipped disc, it’s essential to consult a healthcare professional.
Our spinal specialists use precise, gentle techniques to realign the spine, relieving the pressure caused by a herniated disc and delivering immediate pain relief.
If you or someone you know is dealing with disc pain from a slipped disc, don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation. Our skilled spinal care team can help determine if gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is the right solution for you.
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