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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

By Lonnie Hahne


A condition called the slipped disc occurs when one of the discs separating the vertebrae is herniated. In a healthy condition, these discs serve the purpose of cushioning one vertebrae from impacting another when the individual moves. If a disc becomes herniated, it may press against a nerve root. There is help available in a Lawrenceville GA chiropractor office to alleviate that pain.

Each of these discs is shaped like a circle and has a fibrous shell containing a soft jelly-like interior. Spinal nerves that emerge from the spinal cord to activate the body may be compressed. In that case, a part of the disc bulges out between the vertebrae and causes the pain.

This condition affects twice as many men as women. The age of onset is ordinarily between thirty and fifty years old. The cause is not always clear. It may be due to an inherent weakness in the disc, lifting heavy objects at work or obesity.

Make an appointment to discuss the possibility of pain alleviation with the chiropractor. Your back will be examined, and strength and range of motion assessments will be done. You will describe the pain, how long you have suffered from it and how it limits your life activities. Following the evaluation a plan for your care is recommended.

Spinal adjustments are frequently used to correct a subluxation. That is the misplacement of vertebral bones that is causing pressure against a nerve root. Each care plan is customized to meet the specific needs of each individual.

A traditional spinal adjustment is done as the client lies on a specially made table. Sometimes the adjustments are done using less force. That is referred to as spinal mobilization.

It generally takes six to ten sessions to bring the pain to a manageable level. The hurt will be alleviated more with each office visit for the adjustments. Soon you will be able to plan going back to work and resuming activities you once enjoyed.




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