If you are suffering from back problems caused by disc or nerve issues, Dr. Richard Mulcahy of Millersburg, OH, is dedicated to providing the most customized and effective care for your needs.
Treating Back Pain from Disc and Nerve Issues
Back problems come in many different forms, including issues like arthritis, tension, and muscle strains. However, in many cases, chronic back pain is caused by an issue in the nerves or discs. Below, Dr. Mulcahy and his team in Millersburg, OH, explain some of these issues and how chiropractic care can help.
Disc and Nerve Issues
Your back has several components, including muscles and tendons. However, when pain is an issue, you’ll often find that a nerve or disc is to blame.
Spinal discs are basically cushions for the bones. They are made with a tough outer casing and soft inner filling, and they sit between the flat bodies of the vertebrae.
Often due to a misalignment, accident, or chronic unhealthy spinal habits, like poor posture, too much pressure is put on the discs. This pressure causes them to either bulge out to the sides or develop a tear in the outer casing.
When discs bulge to the sides, the bones aren’t getting the proper cushion or shock absorption. This does not always lead to symptoms, but it can at times.
When the outer casing develops a tear, however, it often causes symptoms. This is because the inner filling escapes through the tear and compresses a nerve. Nerve compression can create many symptoms, including chronic pain, muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, and more.
Chiropractic Care for Disc and Nerve Issues
The first step to treatment is fully assessing and diagnosing the issue. Once the source of pain has been located and the chiropractor understands your symptoms and condition, they’ll combine the most effective techniques for your needs. The following are some commonly used to treat disc and nerve problems.
- Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy: Spinal decompression therapy is a gentle method of stretching the spine to relieve pressure on the discs and nerves. As this occurs, it causes negative pressure, which pulls the disc, its filling, and healing nutrients in.
- Cold laser light therapy: Cold laser therapy uses light energy to penetrate the soft tissues, relieving pain and inflammation, as well as stimulating healing in the nerves and discs.
- Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technique: This is a type of shockwave therapy that improves blood flow to the treatment site, relieves tension, and improves mobility.
Enjoy personalized relief from your back problems with the help of Dr. Mulcahy in Millersburg, OH. Call (330) 741-0779 to schedule an appointment today.