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What is a herniated disc?
 

 Herniated Disc Chiropractor Sunbury & Melton

A herniated disc occurs when the soft cushioning between vertebrae bulges or ruptures, putting pressure on surrounding nerves, causing pain and numbness.

What are the causes of a herniated disc?

Causes:

  • Heavy lifting or twisting

  • Poor posture

  • Degenerative disc disease

  • Trauma or accidents

Symptoms:

  • Back or neck pain

  • Pain radiating down arms or legs

  • Numbness or tingling

  • Muscle weakness

Herniated Discs can be because of a root cause of poor posture , or due to repetitive work related activities  

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Find out more here 

- Poor Posture 

- Work Injuries 

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Can Chiropractors help with herniated discs?
 

  • How chiropractic helps:
    Gentle spinal adjustments relieve pressure, improve alignment, and, combined with exercises, help restore mobility and reduce nerve irritation.

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  • Why choose Health Wise Chiropractic:

  • Experienced with disc injuries

  • Personalised rehabilitation plans

  • online health programs 

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  • Convenient Sunbury & Melton locations

Faq about herniated discs and Chiropractic Care

FAQ

  1. Can chiropractic heal a herniated disc?

 

Chiropractors will assess your disc, and will usually approach the problem as a goal of stablisation and adjust around the joint to help the disc heal 

 

 

  1. Will I need surgery?

 

If you have red flags like , foot drop , unresponsive to care , loss of bowel function , we will refer you to surgery 

 

 

  1. How many sessions are needed?

 

Chiropractic sessions can range, the Chiropractor will often have a plan sorted for you after your 3rd treatment 

 

 

  1. Is it safe for older adults?

 

Chiropractic is safe for older adults , and for further inforamtion check out Health Wise Chiropractics blogs: 

Who is affected by hernaited discs?
 

Who does get affected by herniated discs?

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- middle-aged adults (the biggest reason for early retirement of adults in their 50's is low back pain)

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- heavy lifters 

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- people who have improved low back and neck curves 

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- The biggest predictor of disc pain is whether you have had a disc problem in the past 

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- construction workers 

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- warehouse workers 

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- professional athletes 

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What makes herniated discs worse?

- forward bending 

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- heavy lifting 

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- sudden jerk motions 

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Key Herniated Disc & Spinal Statistics 
 

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These data points highlight the prevalence and nature of disc issues, emphasizing that they are a leading health concern.

  • The #1 Cause of Disability: Musculoskeletal disorders (including disc herniations and back pain) are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 1.71 billion people.

     

  • Widespread Impact in Australia: Approximately 80% of Australians will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, low back pain is the top reason for early retirement in Australia.

     

  • The "Structural" Myth: Around 85% of chronic back pain cases (which often feel like disc issues) have no clear structural cause visible on scans. This highlights the importance of "non-specific" pain management and brain-body coordination.

     

  • Conservative Recovery Success: Research shows that up to 90% of patients with a herniated disc experience significant relief within 4 to 6 weeks using non-operative treatments like chiropractic care, exercise, and rest.

     

  • Surgery vs. Chiropractic: While surgery can offer immediate relief for up to 90% of patients, studies indicate that at the one-year mark, there is often no significant difference in pain levels between those who had surgery and those who chose conservative management.

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