Friday, April 15, 2016

Seattle Chiropractic Office Alleviates Pain From Spinal Disc Bulges Without Surgery

By Kelly Blomquist


Chiropractic care has grown in popularity. What people with back pain like about it is the fact it uses no medication or invasive procedures. No one wants to resort to surgery or becoming addicted to prescription or over the counter drugs. At Seattle Chiropractic each persons care is tailored to their needs.

Prior to any care being offered, the client must undergo a full evaluation. A first appointment is spent on a physical examination of your spinal column, including palpating it. You may be asked to exhibit your range of motion. You may be required to have an x-ray, and in some cases an MRI.

Your spine is a vertical column composed of thirty-three small bones. These hollow vertebrae encase the spinal cord from which all the nerve roots emerge. Between them, with the exception of those that are fused, there are spongy discs. They are like little shock absorbers.

When the vertebrae are jarred out of their correct position the discs can be compressed. That causes them to impact the nerve roots. The pain might be excruciating. The chiropractor has the job of relieving that compression.

If that way is spinal adjustments, you will be scheduled for a series of office visits to receive them. The first, and each subsequent adjustment moves the vertebrae closer to the correct position. As they are realigned the pressure is reduced, which alleviates pressure and hurt.

The terms bulging, ruptured and slipped are all used interchangeably. They all mean herniated, which is the correct term. The anatomy of the spine is complex. Its healthy functioning is dependent on the nervous system. A herniated disc obstructs the nerve signals being transmitted to activate all parts of the body.

If it were not for the discs between the vertebrae, they would impact each other as you move. As the spine is realigned, the anatomy of the spine can return to normal. You will be able to return to a job and recreational activities once again.




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