A disc injury could affect any part of your spine. This can negatively influence your quality of life and your daily activities, as well as hold you back from doing the things you want to. At My Health Chiro, this is exactly what we do not want.
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A healthy spine offers us the support and means to move with flexibility and ease. The bones and intervertebral discs that make up our spine are usually able to endure a high degree of pressure, and the Discs also work as shock absorbers that keep the vertebral bones separate. However, there could be times when the unnatural or abnormal neck and back movement could cause injury, trauma and Disc damage, resulting in acute pain and limitations in movement. There are a variety of terms associated with spinal injuries, such as Herniated or Ruptured Disc, Bulging Disc, Disc Prolapse, Slipped Disc and Pinched Nerve.
This injury could affect any part of yourspine. This can affect your quality of life and your daily activities, as well as limit you back from doing the things you want to. At My Health Chiro, this is exactly what we do not want.
Any Disc injury is characterized by certain common symptoms like pain and mobility issues. These can be sudden or be triggered by certain movements or actions, and could be intermittent or even linger on for days. The actual symptoms depend upon the location of injury. Some common symptoms could be:
If you experience any of these symptoms, we advise you to consult with our bulging Disc specialist in Melbourne at the earliest, so that you can prevent further aggravation of the issue.
At My Health Chiro, we start our diagnostic process by taking a detailed medical history accompanied with a physical examination and reviewing imaging tests such as a CT scan or an MRI. This allows us to get to the root cause of the symptoms, and prescribe custom strategies to help you achieve your wellness goals.
A bad posture or repetitive forceful motion that involves bending or lifting heavy weights can cause postural / bio-mechanical stress and Disc degeneration.
Excess weight, combined with lower limb strength can cause undue pressure on the spinal Discs, and low core strength could increase the likelihood of injury.
This could be a result of a severe accident or a fall, which can cause extreme shock and damage to the Discs. Those in bad vehicle accidents are more likely to experience this.
Some studies show a higher propensity to develop spinal injury if it is present in the family, due to lower density of fibrocartilaginous fibres.
Living a sedentary life that entails sitting for long hours at a stretch and limited exercise could also lead to increased wear and tear resulting in a herniated disc.
While injury can happen at any age, it is observed to be more common among those at an advanced age due to increased wear and tear.
This technique is a very effective and low force way to address the symptoms of pain and inflammation. It not only impacts and improves the biomechanical structure of the pelvis and sacrum but also has an impact of the spinal cord and the sheath that surrounds the spinal cord and brain. Our chiropractors will create a tailor-made and bespoke plan, which will include specific exercises that you can follow even post your treatment. We understand the importance of maintaining the right mindset, to speed up the healing process. This usually works for most patients and alleviates the need for surgery.
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Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
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South Melbourne, VIC 3205
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