Non-Invasive Chiropractic Treatment for Disc Pain
Your spinal discs are spongy cushions that sit between the vertebrae of the spine. They cushion the spine and prevent the vertebrae from rubbing against each other while you move. Disc problems like bulging or herniated discs or slipped discs can cause back pain, sciatica symptoms, and nerve injury. You can develop a disc problem due to age, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, trauma or injury, or lifting heavy objects. At Caputo Chiropractic Center, our chiropractor Dr. Thomas Caputo has been in practice since 1988 and has extensive education and experience providing treatment for disc pain in Suwanee, GA.
What Causes Disc Pain?
Disc problems can occur due to injury, trauma, age, health conditions, and sprains and strains. The most common types of disc problems are:
- Degenerative disc disease
- Herniated, slipped, bulging, or protruding disc
- Disc strain or sprain
- Sciatic nerve injury
What Are the Symptoms of Disc Problems?
The symptoms you experience will depend on which disc is injured, what caused the injury, how severe the injury is, and your age and lifestyle. Most people experience:
- Back pain
- Pain that increases with movement
- Pain that increases when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or pick up something heavy
- Pain that radiates from your lower back down one leg
- A numb, weak, or pins and needles feeling that travels from your lower back down one leg
How Can a Chiropractor Treat Disc Pain?
The treatment we recommend will depend on the underlying cause of your disc pain. We will begin by performing a physical examination, discussing your symptoms and lifestyle, and running diagnostic testing. We will recommend chiropractic therapies designed to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve mobility and function. All chiropractic therapies are non-invasive, nonsurgical, and drug-free. We may suggest a combination of:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Spinal decompression therapy
- Laser therapy
- Therapeutic exercises and stretches
- Lifestyle modification
- Workplace ergonomics
Can You Prevent Disc Pain?
You can reduce your risk of disc pain or disc injury by increasing your activity level and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle. You should also follow proper lifting techniques when lifting heavy objects, and warm up or stretch appropriately before exercise. Improving your posture and losing weight can also reduce your risk of back pain and disc pain.
Find Relief From Disc Pain in Suwanee, GA
Dr. Caputo and his team at Caputo Chiropractic Center can help you find relief from disc pain in Suwanee, GA. We will diagnose the underlying cause of your pain and create a targeted treatment plan that relieves pain, improves mobility and function, and helps you get back to your regular routine. Contact our office to schedule an appointment.
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