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