When Is It Time to Visit a Chiropractor for Herniated Disc Treatment?
A herniated disc can cause painful and uncomfortable symptoms that affect every aspect of your life. Sometimes herniated discs can retract on their own and your symptoms will subside. However, without treatment, your symptoms can get worse and cause chronic issues or complications. At Heuser Chiropractic Health and Accident Recovery Center, we recommend that our patients visit us right away for herniated disc treatment. Our chiropractor Dr. Douglas Devries recommends chiropractic care, chiropractic physical therapy, and spinal decompression in Yuma, AZ for treatment of herniated discs. Keep reading to learn more and find out if it’s time for you to visit our chiropractor for herniated disc treatment.
Signs You Should Visit a Chiropractor for a Herniated Disc
If your neck or lower back pain has not subsided after a week or two and home remedies like rest, heat and ice therapy, and over-the-counter medication aren’t helping, you may need professional intervention. We recommend making an appointment with Dr. Devries if you have chronic, recurring, or disruptive symptoms like:
- Pain that radiates from one part of your body to another
- A sharp burning or itching pain
- Numbness in your lower back or neck or in one of your limbs
- Trouble standing or walking
- Headaches
- Difficulty holding or controlling objects
- Inability to carry items like full laundry baskets, tool bags, or purses
Benefits of Spinal Decompression for Herniated Disc Treatment
Spinal decompression is a non-invasive, drug-free, and nonsurgical treatment option for herniated discs. During spinal decompression, you will lie on a traction table. As the table moves, it will slowly and gently stretch your spine and limbs. This traction treatment creates negative pressure, which allows your spine to realign and herniated discs to slip back into place. The benefits of spinal decompression for herniated disc treatment are:
- Avoid the need for invasive procedures, surgery, and prescription painkillers
- Restore circulation and blood flow to the injured area
- Accelerate nerve and spine healing
- Allow blood, oxygen, and nutrients to flow freely throughout the spine
- Reduce inflammation and stiffness and restore mobility and range of motion
- Promote the release of healing and pain killing hormones
Learn More About Spinal Decompression for Herniated Discs
If you want fast, drug-free relief from herniated disc symptoms, visit Dr. Devries and his team at Heuser Chiropractic Health and Accident Recovery Center. Dr. Devries will determine if you are a good candidate for spinal decompression and will design a personalized program for treatment. His chiropractic therapies are designed to relieve pain, improve strength and mobility, and reduce your risk of future herniated discs. Call us today to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.
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