Herniated Disc Treatment from Our Anderson Township, East Cincinnati, and Cincinnati, OH, Chiropractor

Herniated discs don’t always produce pain, but when they do, the pain can be debilitating. In this guide, our team at Anderson Hills Chiropractic explains what herniated discs are, how to know if you have one, and how we can help.

What Is a Herniated Disc?

Between the bones of the spine sit discs, which act as cushions for the vertebrae. Sometimes these discs develop a tear, which is known as a disc herniation. The tear typically develops because something, such as a spinal misalignment, has put too much pressure on the disc.

Is a Bulging Disc and Herniated Disc the Same Thing?

A bulging disc and a herniated disc are two different things. They are similar in that something has put undue pressure on the disc. However, a bulging disc has no tears. It simply protrudes from its rightful place.

Symptoms of Disc Herniations

Again, herniated discs don’t always cause symptoms. However, when the inner filling of the disc escapes through the tear, it often spills onto the surrounding nerves. When this happens, it can create shooting pain, burning sensations, tingling, numbness, and more anywhere from the lower back to the feet.

One way to know these symptoms are due to a herniated disc is how you experience them, as they tend to only occur on one side of the body and with specific activities. For example, you might only notice numbness in your left leg or feel a shooting pain when you bend forward.

Risk Factors of Herniated Discs

Anyone can experience a herniated disc, as they can be caused by accidents. However, people who are overweight, sit with poor posture for long periods, practice improper lifting techniques, and smokers tend to be at a higher risk.

Degenerative disc disease can also increase your risk for herniated discs. Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the discs have begun to wear down. This makes them more susceptible to damage and injuries.

Chiropractic Treatment for Herniated Discs

Lasting pain relief is accomplished by removing pressure from affected spinal discs. This is why chiropractic adjustments and spinal decompression therapy are key factors in herniated disc pain treatment.

Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper alignment to the spine. And we utilize the DRX 9000 spinal decompression table to help gently stretch the spine, which relieves pressure on the discs and pulls them back into their proper placement. While these are the two main components of herniated disc pain treatment, soft tissue therapy and therapeutic exercises are also beneficial.

Experience Herniated Disc Pain Relief with Our Anderson Township, East Cincinnati, and Cincinnati, OH, Chiropractor

If you’re suffering from a herniated disc and are located in the Cincinnati area, including East Cincinnati, Anderson Township, Amelia, New Richmond, Batavia, Withamsville, Milford, or Bethel, OH, call (513) 232-5999 to schedule an appointment with our team at Anderson Hills Chiropractic to experience how adjustments, our DRX 9000 spinal decompression table, and other natural techniques can provide you with the relief you seek.