Disc Injuries

Treatment For Disc Injuries

Are you experiencing a disc bulge, disc rupture, or disc injury that is causing nerve pain?

Here at Dr Mo Chiropractic, we understand how debilitating disc bulge and disc rupture pain can be, and this is why we are committed to assisting you in recovering naturally.

DO YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING?

Intense pain in your neck or lower back?
Nerve pain?
Shooting pain down your legs or your arms?
Severe pain in your glutes, hamstrings, and calves?
Pain in your shoulders and arms?
General weakness, numbness, or tingling?

The intervertebral discs are the shock absorbers of the spine, they sit in between
vertebrae and help to distribute forces throughout the body, as well as aid in the movement of the spine.

Disc injuries are when the intervertebral discs become damaged through either physical trauma or general wear and tear.
Terms such as bulged disc, ruptured disc, or herniated disc are commonly used to describe when the outer portion of the disc is torn. A tear in the disc can result in the disc's contents ‘bulging’ out and compressing spinal nerves, resulting in local and referred nerve pain.
Sciatica is a typical example of how a disc in the lumbar spine can be damaged and impinge a nerve, causing referred pain down the leg.

COMMON CAUSES OF DISC INJURIES:

Whiplash injury (cervical spine),
Incorrect lifting technique,
Motor vehicle injuries,
Repetitive microtrauma such as lifting,
Poor posture and poor ergonomics in the office,
Age and obesity
General wear and tear.

TREATING DISC INJURIES

Here at Dr Mo Chiropractic, we treat spine-related issues, including disc injuries holistically.
Our attention spans the complete neuromusculoskeletal system, extending beyond the injury location. This includes the spine, extremity joints (shoulder, elbow etc), muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the nervous system.

Our team will clearly explain our findings after gathering all the necessary information for an accurate diagnosis.
Then, we will customize a treatment plan in alignment with your condition and objectives, drawing from the information we have collected to help you Manage and holistically prevent your condition. If you need to be referred to another provider at any stage, we will surely find the right provider for you.

The first step in helping you manage and prevent your problem is to ensure we have an accurate diagnosis. We achieve this through a comprehensive clinical history, physical examination including; neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal tests, and possibly further diagnostic investigations such as X-Rays (if required).

Prevention and education:

To help you experience results outside of our clinic, our team will educate you on how to prevent future injuries, give you ergonomic advice, and assign rehabilitation exercises tailored specifically for you.

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