A herniated disc can occur virtually anywhere along the spine, though they are most common in the lower back. They can be caused by an injury or by simple wear and tear as they lose flexibility over the years.
Dr. Khlebopros has a solid track record in treating herniated discs. In fact, 90% of his patients who were candidates for disc surgery didn’t have to have the procedure. Because of his in-depth experience in the fields of chiropractic care and orthotics, he can properly diagnose and treat pain that is caused by herniated discs.
When a disc herniates, pressure is placed on the surrounding nerve roots that causes the characteristic pain, numbness and weakness most people have with a herniated disc. It can even radiate down the leg or the buttocks, which is known as sciatica. Other symptoms can include a sudden ache or twist of the neck that can’t be straightened without severe pain and even bowel or bladder changes or numbness in the groin.
If exercises haven’t improved the situation, you may want to seek chiropractic care. The need for surgery is rare and is not always effective, but spinal decompression therapy and other interventions by a skilled chiropractor can provide much needed relief and allow the bulging discs to return to their original places inside the spinal column so they don’t put pressure on the nerve roots.
Following your adjustment, Dr. Khlebopros will usually prescribe exercises and changes in lifestyle to help keep the discs from becoming herniated going forward. This, when combined with a series of adjustments and decompression therapies, should have you feeling better in no time.
If you are experiencing back pain or pressure, numbness or weakness in the legs of buttocks, it could be due to a herniated disc. The only way to be sure is to have it examined by a knowledgeable professional. To make an appointment with Dr. Khlebopros, call the Proactive Chiropractic and Rehab Center at 704.504.1770.