What are the causes of a herniated disc?
Causes:
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Heavy lifting or twisting
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Poor posture
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Degenerative disc disease
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Trauma or accidents
Symptoms:
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Back or neck pain
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Pain radiating down arms or legs
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Numbness or tingling
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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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Can Chiropractors help with herniated discs?
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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:
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Experienced with disc injuries
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Personalised rehabilitation plans
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online health programs
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Convenient Sunbury & Melton locations
Faq about herniated discs and Chiropractic Care
FAQ
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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
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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
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How many sessions are needed?
Chiropractic sessions can range, the Chiropractor will often have a plan sorted for you after your 3rd treatment
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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?
- middle-aged adults (the biggest reason for early retirement of adults in their 50's is low back pain)
- heavy lifters
- people who have improved low back and neck curves
- The biggest predictor of disc pain is whether you have had a disc problem in the past
- construction workers
- warehouse workers
- professional athletes
What makes herniated discs worse?
- forward bending
- heavy lifting
- sudden jerk motions
Key Herniated Disc & Spinal Statistics
These data points highlight the prevalence and nature of disc issues, emphasizing that they are a leading health concern.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.