Herniated Discs
Herniated discs are extremely common. This is a condition that occurs when the soft material inside the discs breaks through. This injury is often caused by lifting heavy objects, but it can also be related to age or a traumatic blow to the back. Herniated discs can cause nerve pain and other symptoms, including limb pain, tingling, and muscle weakness. Treatment for herniated discs often includes hot therapy, cold therapy, massage therapy, physical therapy, and stretching exercises.
Pinched Nerves
Pinched nerves are extremely common, and they tend to cause some of the same symptoms as a herniated disc. Slipped discs can press on the nerves around the spine, causing extreme pain and discomfort. When a nerve becomes pinched, you may experience limb pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and aching muscles. Treatment for pinched nerves may include physical therapy, chiropractic adjustment, and massage therapy. This treatment may be paired with treatment for herniated discs.
Bulging Discs
Bulging discs are the result of soft matter bulging from the disc without a rupture. Bulging can be painful, leading to symptoms like numbness, back pain, leg pain, foot pain, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking. Treatment for bulging discs may include hot therapy, chiropractic care, lifestyle changes, rest, and spinal decompression therapy. Our chiropractors may recommend weight loss and stretching exercises depending on the severity.
Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition caused by discs pressing on the sciatic nerve. Often, sciatica is a symptom of other medical conditions, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis. Symptoms of sciatic pain include numbness and weakness of the lower back and legs. In most cases, sciatica causes pain only on one side of the body. Treatment for sciatica may involve massage therapy, cold therapy, hot therapy, strengthening exercises, physical therapy, and chiropractic manipulations.
Schedule Your Consultation in Tacoma Today
Our team at Discover Life Chiropractic in Tacoma is dedicated to providing our patients natural relief from whatever condition they may be experiencing. If you think you may be suffering from a disc problem, call our clinic at (253) 472-4400 to set up a consultation. We can help you find the right treatment to suit your needs.