By Penelope Bunce


A disc anywhere on the spine can hurt when it is herniated. A herniation means the inner part of a disc bulges or leaks exerting pressure on an adjacent nerve root. The discs act to absorb shock as the body moves about. For help with combating a herniation, you can turn to Edmonton Chiropractic for care.

Each vertebra is a small hollow bone in the spine. The delicate spinal cord is encased and protected by these bones. The nerve roots located there send signals to activate all parts of the human body. Pain in any part of the body correlates with where on the spine the herniation is located. Thirty to fifty year olds are typically stricken.

Although this is the typical age group, a person of any age can suffer a herniation. It can be due to an automobile crash or sports injury. In some cases, it can simply result from lifting a heavy box.

Symptoms include pain in the neck, back or the extremities. You may experience a tenderness and stiffness as well. Individuals choose chiropractic care because it involves no invasive procedures and no possibly addictive pain medication.

On your first meeting with the chiropractor you will describe your pain and an examination will be done. Your spine and any other part of the body that hurts will be examined. Often an x-ray is needed along with range of motion and reflex tests.

No care can be planned or administered until a complete evaluation is completed. When appropriate, care may include spinal adjustments, a custom exercise program and massage. You will have appointments scheduled for the spinal adjustments to be done intermittently.

Improvement is dependent on variables such as age, extent of the herniation and general health of the client. As excruciating pain is reduced, you may be able to return to work. Periodic visits to the chiropractor can help maintain your pain at a tolerable level.




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