Hickory Chiropractor - Disc Herniation Treatment
Hickory Spine Chiropractic - Dr. Brad Shook, DC, DAAMLP - Updated 12-23-20
Disc Herniation - Chiropractor Hickory NC
Chiropractic treatment for spinal disc herniations can be helpful in a lot of cases. It's important to understand that there are different types of disc herniations with varying degrees of severity, and depending on how the disc is herniated, and more importantly the amount of neurological deficit (how the herniation is decreasing nerve function due to compression or chemical inflammation) will ultimately determine if you are a candidate for chiropractic treatment.
If you have significant impairment of neurological function (loss of muscle strength, diminished sensation or reflexes) then an MRI will likely be recommended if you have not already had one. If you have had an MRI, and if you have neurological deficit, we will refer you to a neurosurgeon for evaluation so that they can determine if chiropractic care is appropriate based on your unique case.
If you have significant impairment of neurological function (loss of muscle strength, diminished sensation or reflexes) then an MRI will likely be recommended if you have not already had one. If you have had an MRI, and if you have neurological deficit, we will refer you to a neurosurgeon for evaluation so that they can determine if chiropractic care is appropriate based on your unique case.
Chiropractic Treatment for Disc Herniations
There are several types of chiropractic treatment that may be recommended for a disc herniation. We commonly recommend spinal decompression therapy, instrument based spinal adjustments, muscle stimulation, super-pulse laser therapy, hot and cold packs, rehabilitation exercises, and active therapeutic movements that improve nerve/muscle coordination. When multiple forms of chiropractic therapy are used, you have the best chance to improve function and assist the body in healing the disc herniation.
Cervical Spine Disc Herniations and Spinal Cord Compression
If you are looking for a chiropractor in Hickory, and would like to learn more about the chiropractic treatments we use at Hickory Spine Chiropractic, I encourage you to take a few minutes and watch the video below where I explain disc herniation treatment in more detail.
Once you have reviewed the video on disc herniation treatment, I have recorded a series of videos on disc herniation that you can view by clicking the links below this video.
I hope this information helps you better understand and recover from your disc herniation. If you have any questions about your case, and if chiropractic care may be able to help you, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 828-352-8568.
Once you have reviewed the video on disc herniation treatment, I have recorded a series of videos on disc herniation that you can view by clicking the links below this video.
I hope this information helps you better understand and recover from your disc herniation. If you have any questions about your case, and if chiropractic care may be able to help you, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 828-352-8568.
Disc Herniation Treatment and Recovery With Chiropractic Care
If you would like Dr. Shook's opinion on your disc herniation to see if we may be able to help your condition, please call our office at (828) 352-8568.
For more detailed information about disc herniations click on the links below.
- Does a disc herniation heal on its own?
- Can a disc bulge cause leg pain?
- Can heavy lifting cause a disc bulge?
- What is a slipped disc?
- What is the difference between a disc bulge and a disc herniation?
- When is back surgery necessary for a disc herniation?
- How can you tell if back pain is from a disc injury?
- Can being overweight cause a disc herniation?
- What exercises help a disc herniation?
- Can using a whirlpool help a disc bulge?
- Can chiropractic help a disc herniation?