Seek treatment from Dr. Joseph La Barbera of La Barbera Family Chiropractic in Utica, NY, if you feel the effects of a herniated disc.
What Is a Herniated Disc?
Back injuries are always problematic, but herniated discs are especially concerning because the body may not be able to recover from them without help.
A herniated disc can develop in one of two ways.
Herniated discs often form due to aging and cumulative damage. Aging can cause spinal discs to lose fluid, while accumulated damage can cause small tears to form on their outer rings. Eventually, the nucleus of the spinal disc can leak through those tears.
You may also develop a herniated disc due to a traumatic injury. Trying to lift something that’s too heavy or twisting too far are common ways of overburdening the discs.
One of the most common symptoms of a herniated disc is localized pain. The area around the disc may become sore as the leaking gel triggers inflammation and the muscles need to work harder to compensate for the compromised disc. However, if the disc pinches a nerve root, pain may radiate along that nerve’s length and be felt in the arm or leg, depending on the injury’s location. Pinched nerves could also feel numb or tingly.
Spinal disc injuries can also compromise your flexibility, and refraining from painful activity may cause your muscles to get tighter.
Consult Dr. La Barbera of La Barbera Family Chiropractic and receive expert treatment for your herniated disc in Utica, NY.
What Are Chiropractic Solutions for Herniated Discs?
Schedule an appointment with your chiropractor as soon as you experience the symptoms of a herniated disc.
After confirming your herniated disc, your chiropractor can use chiropractic adjustments to treat your injury. Chiropractic adjustments are helpful because they can restore proper alignment in the spinal column. Dr. La Barbera has special training for the cervical spine, which is the neck region, and uses gentle and safe adjustments.
A very effective, non-surgical treatment is Softwave Therapy to treat your herniated disc. Softwave Therapy is tissue regeneration by using your own stem cells and also improves blood flow and reduces inflammation. Most patients only need 8-12 sessions.
Schedule treatment for your herniated disc in Utica, NY, by calling 315-724-0368 and speaking to the office of Dr. La Barbera of La Barbera Family Chiropractic. You can also send an email through our website.
