Disc Pain Sufferers Find Relief With Norwalk CT Chiropractor

By Loraine Roane


Suffering from disc pain is a common problem. The good news is there are many Norwalk CT chiropractors who can help sufferers cope with this pain. Just about the worst thing you can do is ignore the pain. Chances are this tactic will only make things worse.

It might be helpful to understand more about the mysterious disc. The spinal column has twenty three discs. Each functions as a shock absorber between two vertebrae. The disc in not a bony structure, rather it is made of cartilage and functions as a ligament that holds the vertebrae in place and allows the spine to be flexible. Age, disease and physical impact can injure a disc and pain is frequently the result.

There are various types of disc problems. Commonly known issues are a bulging disc, a slipped disc or a herniated disc. The damaged disc may make contact with an adjacent nerve, causing nerve pain. Without a thorough evaluation by your chiropractor it is impossible to know what type of disc damage is causing the pain. Do not delay a visit to the chiropractor to determine the source of your pain.

The chiropractic approach to care is the holistic approach. The chiropractor will first evaluate the patient and his or her overall health. To pinpoint the source of the pain, the doctor may use imaging studies or laboratory testing. Thereafter, your doctor will work with you to decide on the appropriate care for your needs.

Chiropractors will usually do some spinal adjustments over a period of time. Your care may include some therapeutic exercise and some physical therapy. Chiropractic care does not include the use of prescription drugs, and it is always non invasive. If effective, it is a much better alternative than surgery.

Unlike surgery, chiropractic care has little or no risk involved. Chiropractors believe that the body will usually work to heal itself. Most patients find relief and do not need surgery. If the chiropractor identifies a problem that requires surgery, he or she will refer the patient to a surgeon.




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