As I mentioned in the anatomy discussion, the disc is a little shock absorber between each vertebrae. The disc has a makeup similar to a jelly donut – firm on the outside and soft of the inside.
Imagine what would happen if you gently squeezed the jelly donut. It would bulge on the opposite side. This is analogous to a medically diagnosed “disc bulge.”
Now imagine squeezing it hard enough for the jelly to squirt out. This is similar to a “disc herniation.”
Either case can be quite serious because that disc material can put pressure on sensitive nerve tissue that a healthy disc is designed to protect.
Resulting symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling, and weakness in the back, legs, or feet.
Because of the seriousness of a disc injury it is important to get evaluated by a trained clinician ASAP. At Discover Chiropractic, we are specifically trained to diagnose and treat all types of disc injuries, but don’t guess if this condition will get better on its own – because it probably won’t!
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The clinicians at Discover Chiropractic have been helping patients just like you recover from serious disc injuries, without surgery for more than 13 years.
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with disc injury, call our office today to see how our techniques can benefit you.
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