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:
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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
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: