Herniated Discs
Herniated Disc Treatment
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Sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disc, a herniated disc most often occurs in your lower back. It is one of the most common causes of low back pain and leg pain (sciatica). Between 60% and 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. A high percentage of people will have low back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc. Although a herniated disc can sometimes be very painful, most people feel much better with just a few weeks or months of non-surgical treatment.
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A disc begins to herniate when its jelly-like nucleus pushes against its outer ring due to wear and tear or a sudden injury. This pressure against the outer ring may cause lower back pain. If the disc is very worn or injured, the jelly-like center may squeeze all the way through. Once the nucleus breaks - or herniates - through the outer ring, pain in the lower back may improve. Sciatic leg pain, however, increases. This is because the jelly-like material inflames the spinal nerves. It may also put pressure on these sensitive spinal nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness in one or both legs.
If you're looking for help with a herniated disc, turn to West River Chiropractic Co. We have a new state-of-the-art cervical and lumbar axial traction table designed for healing disc issues.
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