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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Feb 4, 2025 | Health Articles
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care—and spinal disc problems are often at the root of it. Whether from a herniated disc, a bulging disc, or simple wear and tear, discomfort in the spine can severely impact your mobility and daily life. At , we help patients in New...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Feb 20, 2024 | Health Articles
Nearly every adult today has experienced some form of back pain in their lifetime, whether it was caused by lifting something awkwardly or strenuous activity. More often than not, this pain will subside after a period of rest if it is purely muscular pain. However, spinal disc injuries cause more extreme pain and are usually described in many different ways. The pain experienced by a spinal disc injury has also been compared to the pain of childbirth. Understanding what the discs in our back do and how they work is extremely important in treating spinal disc injuries.
What is the purpose of Spinal Discs?
Situated in between our vertebrae are pads called the intervertebral discs. These discs contain a gel-like soft center and a stronger outer shell. They are attached to our vertebrae and act as separators. These discs are highly effective shock absorbers that offer a guard to prevent the bones from rubbing against each other when we move. The discs in our spine keep it strong and supple.
A protruding disc occurs when the gel in the disc begins to push out against the ligamentous wall of the disc but does not compromise or tear the wall. Two-thirds of pain-free adults have one or more protruding discs within their spine. A herniated disc is when the gel in the disc pushes out and starts to tear through the first layers of the ligamentous wall. This movement of gel can irritate the nerve, causing inflammation and often severe pain.
One of the more serious conditions is called a disc extrusion, sometimes known as a ruptured disc. This occurs when the gel of the disc breaks through the ligamentous wall. When this gel leaks out of the disc, it can cause extreme back pain and significantly reduced movement.
You Don’t Need Surgery to Recover From a Spinal Disc Injury
If you are suffering from a spinal disc injury or just back pain in general, then come and visit our team and see what Chiropractic care can do for you. Our team will help to alleviate your pain and get you back on track to leading a healthy, pain-free lifestyle!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 28, 2023 | Health Articles, Uncategorized
Nearly every adult today has experienced some form of back pain in their lifetime. Whether the pain was caused by lifting something awkwardly or from strenuous activity. More often than not this pain will subside after a period of rest, if it is purely muscular pain. However, spinal disc injuries cause more of an extreme...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Apr 9, 2020 | Health Articles
Nearly every adult today has experienced some form of back pain in their lifetime. Whether the pain was caused by lifting something awkwardly or from strenuous activity. More often than not this pain will subside after a period of rest, if it is purely muscular pain. However, spinal disc injuries cause more of an extreme...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jul 28, 2015 | Health Articles
The summer of patriotic celebration is here! As we should be enjoying the warm weather, barbecues, and standing with our friends and families in celebration, many of us are striped with low back and leg pain which puts our body at full attention of misery.
Flagging the Pain Source
Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body, and runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and all the way into the lower leg, where it controls the muscles in that area. It also provides sensation to the thighs, legs, and the soles of the feet. When the sciatic nerve becomes irritated for some reason and causes pain, this pain is known as sciatica. Sciatica refers to the various symptoms associated with the irritation, and does not give any indication as to the root cause of the irritation. Much of the low-back and leg pain reported is sciatic pain, and it is most evident in the age bracket of 30 to 50 years old. It is more commonly a result of general wear and tear, rather than an injury.
Symptoms of Sciatica
The most obvious giveaway that you are suffering sciatic pain is when it follows the route of the sciatic nerve, as previously described, and is typically apparent only on one side of the body. However, there are variations in how exactly that pain is felt, including tingling, aching or burning. It depends on where the sciatic nerve is being affected. Some patients may also feel pins-and-needles in the toes or foot, or muscle numbness/weakness in the affected leg or foot More often than not, sciatica first manifests slowly, then increases in intensity, often being accentuated after sitting or bending, or sudden movements such as sneezing or coughing.
Do I Have Sciatica?
To find out if you have sciatica start with a visit to our office. A Chiropractor and possibly one of their expert team will begin by first taking a complete patient history. Your descriptions of where the pain is, how it is felt, when it began, and which activities cause you most pain, are all important in helping to form a diagnosis. It is also necessary to undergo a physical and neurological examination, with a particular focus on your spine and legs. Your ability to perform certain activities will be monitored to assess your sensory strength, muscle strength, and reflexes, and any pain resulting from these activities. Diagnostic imaging, such as x-ray, MRI, or CT scan may be ordered by your doctor of chiropractic if it is felt there may be more at play, such as a serious underlying problem. This may happen if there is no improvement in symptoms following a recommended course of conservative treatment.
Star Treatment Options
Conservative care, including chiropractic treatment, is a very effective solution for most people suffering sciatic pain. As there is an array of possible causes of sciatica, treatment plans will be individually tailored depending on what your chiropractor finds in your particular case. When we talk about “conservative”, it refers to the absence of surgical procedures or medication. Instead, chiropractic seeks to rectify spinal problems, thus restore spinal movement and reduce the inflammation that’s causing the sciatica. Treatment may include spinal manipulation and adjustments, the application of ice/heat therapy, ultrasound, use of a TENS machine, and rehabilitative exercises.
“An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.”
– Benjamin Franklin
To protect your back, improve your spinal health, and guard as best you can against sciatica developing in the first place, follow these tips:
- Follow a healthy diet
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Exercise regularly
- Practice proper posture
- Avoid too much inactivity or bed rest
- Quit smoking
- Lift things safely, using good body mechanics
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Nearly every adult today has experienced some form of back pain in their lifetime, whether it was caused by lifting something awkwardly or strenuous activity. More often than not, this pain will subside after a period of rest if it is purely muscular pain. However, spinal disc injuries cause more extreme pain and are usually described in many different ways. The pain experienced by a spinal disc injury has also been compared to the pain of childbirth. Understanding what the discs in our back do and how they work is extremely important in treating spinal disc injuries.
