How Our Chiropractor Treats Bulging or Herniated Discs
If you have a herniated disc or bulging disc, you may have low back pain, numbness and tingling in your leg or foot, muscle weakness in your leg, and nerve pain that runs from your lower back to your foot. At Chapman Health Group, our Leesburg chiropractor, Dr. Todd Chapman, and our massage therapist, Jessie Miller, work together to address the underlying cause of your symptoms and help you find lasting relief. Here is a look at our methods of bulging or herniated disc treatment.
What Is a Bulging or Herniated Disc?
A bulging disc is a condition that occurs when one of the discs that lie between the vertebrae of your spine is pushed outward. This can happen due to a traumatic injury or fall, age-related disc degeneration, or repetitive stress or overuse.
A herniated disc is a condition that occurs when the outer layer of one of your spinal discs is damaged or cracked, allowing the soft interior of the disc to leak out. This can happen due to aging, degenerative disc disease, repetitive stress or injury, and improper lifting technique.
Both conditions can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and cause sciatica symptoms.
How Do You Know if You Need Herniated Disc Treatment?
A herniated or bulging disc may heal on its own if you rest, use heat or ice therapy, and take over-the-counter pain medications. However, you should visit us for treatment if your symptoms last longer than two weeks, are interfering with your normal daily routine, or are getting worse.
How Our Chiropractor Treats Bulging and Herniated Discs
Dr. Chapman will perform a full physical examination and evaluate your symptoms, lifestyle, and health history. He may take an x-ray, MRI, or CT scan to diagnose your condition and the extent of injury to your disc. He will then design a personalized treatment plan that combines multiple chiropractic therapies to give you the best chance of a swift recovery. Combining chiropractic care, massage therapy, therapeutic exercise, ultrasound therapy, heat or cryotherapy, and spinal decompression therapy can relieve pain, inflammation, and sciatica symptoms and restore mobility.
Learn More About Herniated & Bulging Disc Treatment
If you are experiencing prolonged or worsening sciatica and low back pain, you may have a herniated or bulging disc. At Chapman Health Group, we can diagnose your condition and design a personalized treatment plan that relieves your symptoms and helps you return to your normal routine. Call us now to make an appointment, or request an appointment online to explore your options for herniated disc treatment in Leesburg, FL.
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