Herniated Disc Treatments

Do you think you might be suffering from pain due to a herniated disc? Treatment is available! Learn more about herniated disc treatments in Albany, NY, after consulting Dr. Tom Genstil and Dr. Debra Singer of Creekside Chiropractic & Healing Arts.

Spine injuries become a greater risk as you age. Examples of spine conditions people develop as they get older include osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis. In addition to these, many people suffer from herniated discs.

A herniated disc develops when the interior of a spinal disc seeps through an opening. That opening may form due to a combination of aging and spinal damage. Aging can reduce the volume of your spinal disc and make it more susceptible to tearing. While in that condition, even normal movements may be enough to create a herniated disc.

In rare cases, herniated discs may form due to significant trauma. A direct blow to your back resulting from a hard fall or overextending it by lifting something heavy may be enough to rupture the surface of your spinal disc. 

Regardless of the cause, the symptoms associated with herniated discs can be difficult. Back pain is the most common symptom caused by herniated discs. Herniated discs may also cause additional pain-related symptoms if they pinch a nerve root. The pain may affect your shoulders and arms if the herniated disc is found somewhere along your cervical spine. Damaged discs in your lower back are more likely to cause leg issues. Muscle weakness, numbness, and tingling sensations may also affect different parts of your body.

Receive effective treatment for your herniated disc in Albany, NY, during your visit to Creekside Chiropractic & Healing Arts.

Chiropractic adjustments are the main treatments that chiropractors use to address herniated discs. Adjustments are effective remedies because they reposition the spine and allow the discs to move back into place. Your chiropractor can keep adjusting your back over a series of appointments until you get relief.

Chiropractors may also administer soft tissue treatments to bolster the effects of chiropractic adjustments, such as acupuncture, cold laser therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, and therapeutic ultrasound. These treatments help by triggering the body’s natural healing response and sending healing nutrients to your herniated disc and damaged tissues. They will help you recover faster from your injuries.

Arrange your herniated disc treatment in Albany, NY, by calling 518-458-9113 and coordinating with Dr. Genstil and Dr. Singer of Creekside Chiropractic & Healing Arts.