Do you have a bulging or herniated disc that restricts your activity? Do you have neck, shoulder, arm, back or leg pain--however nothing shows up on an MRI or x-ray? However, your pain is real! As your Doctor of Chiropractic, we are well-trained to detect, prevent and treat a wide range of health concerns, including disc problems.
Discover how chiropractic relieves pain naturally to get you back to functioning normally--without the risks of surgery and potentially dangerous medication. We are very conservative in our approach, and should be your first step back to healing.
Until recently, it was thought that discs had no sensory nerves; therefore, could not feel pain. In the early '80's, science proved otherwise. We now know that our discs are subject to pain. Studies have also shown that the disc itself can be a source of pain even though it's not bulging or herniated. Don't wait for diagnostic test results to be convinced that something's wrong. Many painful disc tears, as well as subluxated, or locked, joints, can't be detected with standard diagnostic equipment.
You remember how good you used to feel. You know how bad some days can be with chronic or recurrent pain. So why wait until you can barely walk or get out of bed before scheduling you chiropractic exam?
Join the tens of millions of chiropractic patients who've taken back control of their total health. We treat more than just back and neck pain. Our focus is on the clinical biomechanics of posture, and actually relieve pain and restore your spine back to its normal curvature and health. When the posture is restored it takes pressure off of discs and relieves much of the pain. When these life channels are open, then your health improves in a phenomenal and natural way.
As we age, work, sit for prolonged periods of time at work, the spinal joints begin to break down. An injury--such as an accident or fall--will accelerate this process. The good news is that chiropractic can identify vulnerable areas early on and halt or slow down the process of spinal degeneration.
Once a disc is damaged or weakened, additional stress is placed on the neighboring healthy discs. They, too, will become compromised. This cascading chain of reactions can lead to premature spinal aging. For years it was thought that a disc herniation was brought on by some sort of trauma--even if the trauma is the simple act of bending or lifting an object; however, recent studies have shown that often disc herniation occurs gradually as the disc breaks down over time--simply from daily wear and tear.
Misaligned vertebrae can create unequal pressure on one side of the disc, causing it to bulge or herniate. However, regular spinal adjustments and restoring normal posture can reduce spinal pressure and maintain a more balanced weight distribution and less of a chance for injury.
A chiropractor specializing in the Clinical Biomechanics of Posture, or Chiropractic BioPhysics, provides the specialized training and experience to safely and effectively adjust your spine. By minimizing the stress on your discs we can help relieve your pain and give damaged or displaced structures the opportunity to heal, naturally.
Remember, about 20% of the population has some degree of disc hernation without noticeable symptoms; so think chiropractic before there is any pain.
In our office, we do not accept every patient that comes in. We have very specific requirements and tests that our patients have to go through before qualifying for care. If you are experiencing any spinal conditions, call now for a free consultation and screening to see if you may be a candidate for care.
You only get one chance with your back...there are no spinal dentures!
Dr. Carter
Our chiropractic program utilizes the latest state-of-the-art research and technology to help our patients achieve phenomenal results in a relatively short period of time!
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