Mataro Disc Protrusion Treatment | The disc herniation: THE PLAGUE OF OUR SOCIETY

Mataro Disc Protrusion Treatment

Disc herniation: THE PLAGUE OF OUR SOCIETY The term disc herniation is well known, but its meaning and implications are less so. A hernia is the protrusion of an organ outside its cavity. In the case of a disc herniation, it is a part of the disc (the fleshy nucleus) that protrudes behind the spine.

In the back, the spinal cord and the nerves that transmit nerve impulses (the electrical current of the body) are located, as well as the muscles that allow all the organs of the body to function. A hernia can cause pressure on the nerve structures and lead to many problems. They can be found throughout the spine, but generally in the lumbar region or the neck.

In most cases, the symptoms of a disc herniation are intense pain, a burning sensation in a leg or an arm, following a precise path (a dermatome) with or without pain in the lower back or neck. There is also some loss of strength in certain muscles and loss of reflexes.

The causes of a disc herniation are numerous. Symptoms can appear suddenly after considerable effort or even just by bending down to tie one’s shoes. It must be understood that it is the accumulation of various stresses (repetitive movements, poor postures, falls) over a long period that predisposes the patient to develop a hernia.

Sometimes, the patient will have significant episodes of back pain that may be precursors to future problems. These episodes should be treated, as even if the symptoms disappear, the body adapts and compensates.

The goal of chiropractic treatment is based on reducing symptoms and improving the function of the lumbar region or neck to ensure that the hernia is absorbed and to prevent recurrences.

Treatments consist of spinal adjustments, exercises, and ice to reduce inflammation. Chiropractic treatments are safe and effective in cases of back pain and disc herniations. As part of a study on chiropractic care, 90% of patients with symptomatic disc herniation issues have seen improvement in their condition, and 75% of them showed significant clinical evolution.

Dr. Marc Bony www.subluxacion.com