The disc is a special cartilage between the bones of your spinal column. It attaches to the vertebra above and below it. This creates the separation between spinal bones so pairs of nerves can exit the spine.
Each spinal disc has a jelly-like ball bearing core that is contained by bands of fibrous tissue. Healthy discs give you flexibility for normal turning and bending. Improper lifting, slips, falls and car accidents can cause the core to shift.
Chiropractic has been a natural solution helping millions with disc problems.
How does chiropractic help disc problems?
The purpose of chiropractic care is to locate and correct areas of the spine interfering with the proper nervous system control of your body. Because the discs are so close to the spinal cord and nerve roots, disc involvement is quite common in chiropractic cases. Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper motion and position of malfunctioning spinal bones, reducing nervous system involvement. If caught before permanent damage, disc tissue often returns to a more normal size and shape by restoring proper motion and position of affected spinal joints.
Aren’t disc problems simply the normal aging process?
No. However, many disc problems are the result of years of neglect. Many spinal problems are non-symptomatic until the advanced stages of degeneration. There are many cases of elderly patients who have maintained their spine throughout their lives who enjoy excellent spinal health and function.
I did not do anything so how can a disc be involved?
This is a common refrain. Because our bodies are unusually adaptive, we can often accommodate a variety of stresses for years. Finally, like the ?straw that broke the camel?s back,? we turn or bend funny and suddenly our spine succumbs to the accumulation of stress.
When is surgery recommended?
In extreme cases, as a last resort and after other more conservative approaches have been taken, surgery may be the only alternative.
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