Disc Problems :

One cause of low back pain and neck pain can be a bulging disk applying pressure on the spinal cord or nearby nerve root.  This often results in numbness, tingling, or pain radiating down one or both of the arms or legs.  The intervertebral disc are like little pads that lie in between the vertebra.  They act like shock absorbers, cushioning and absorbing the blow between the bones that occur when you walk.  The disc help to give the spine its curves, flexibility, and strength. Because of the way each disc is attached to the vertebra above and below, a disc cannot slip. The term "slipped disc" is a misnomer as it is impossible for a disc to actually slip.  However, a disc can be herniated of which there are two types, protrusion or prolapse.  A protrusion can occur if the nucleus pulposis (the inner part) bulges, pushing the angular fibrous (the outer rings) outwardly, putting pressure on nerves and irritating surrounding tissue.  A prolapse occurs if the nucleus bulges out so much it actually appears separated from the rest of the disc. If the prolapsed disc goes in the spinal cord, it puts pressure on the nerves and will cause severe pain that will make sitting, standing, walking, and bending nearly impossible.  It can even cause a patient to loose control of their bowel or bladder.

The vast majority of people with low back or neck pain never need surgery. Even if a surgery is successful, operations can cause scar tissue which causes permanent spinal weakness, distortion and instability.  The Chiropractic approach for treating low back pain, neck pain, and vertebral disc problems is to find the source of the problem and correct it. This is not just treating the symptom, but the cause.   By correcting the source of the problem, the body can heal naturally without any nerve interference. Disc problems respond dramatically to the restoration of normal position of the vertebras with chiropractic care.

If you have any questions concerning Chiropractic care for Disc Problems, don't hesitate to call Dr. Skaggs today, at Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC. 417-624-4242. Remember Chiropractic first, Drugs second, and Surgery is always the last resort.

Disclaimer:  No individuals, including those currently under our active care, should use the information and/or resources contained here within to self diagnose or self treat any health related condition(s).  Diagnosis and treatment of all health conditions should only be performed by your doctor of chiropractic or other licensed health care professional.