Herniated Disc Background

The most common way for an individual to sustain a herniated disc injury, is through participation in a sporting event or by being involved in a car accident. Often times, individuals fail to seek immediate medical attention, which can add to the severity of the injury. In fact, many people are often unaware that they sustained a herniated disc injury, because the pain does not always present immediately after the initial injury.

Herniated Disc Treatment

One of the most effective herniated disc treatment options is frequent visit to a chiropractor. Although those visits may be expensive, a chiropractor can treat a herniated disc, while preventing further injury to the back and neck. In fact, the chiropractor will likely show the individual how to stretch the muscles that affect the back, which can aid in the healing process. The doctor will also tell each individual the activities they should avoid, in order to prevent further injury.

Herniated Disc Surgery

In some cases, a herniated disc injury will require surgery. However, herniated disc surgery can present further complications and is therefore used as a last resort in herniated disc injuries. In addition, the recovery time associated with this type of surgery can be long and that requires a great deal of patience on the part of the patient. Those that do not follow their doctor's specific recovery instructions are likely to cause further injury to their back.

Herniated Disc in Neck

The pain associated with a herniated disc in the neck, is generally experienced in the same severity as pain from a herniated disc in the back. However, the pain will likely be felt in different areas of the body. The tension caused by a herniated disc in the neck, often spreads to the shoulders and arms. In fact, a herniated disc in the neck can result in numbness in the arms and hands. In some cases, this type of injury requires surgery, while in other cases; the injury can effectively be treated by a chiropractor.

Spinal Disc Herniation

Spinal disc herniation can cause severe pain and can in fact, be debilitating. In some cases, individuals may be unable to move because of the severe pain associated with this type of injury.  This injury can sometimes be treated by a chiropractor, but may require surgery, especially if the individual has been experiencing severe pain, long term.

Cervical disc herniation

Cervical disc herniation is often associated with severe pain. This type of injury can involve pain in different areas of the body, depending on which spinal disc sustained the injury. However, the pain is most commonly found in the arms and hands, sometimes only on one side of the body. In severe cases, the individual experiences complete numbness of the extremities and it is vital that they receive medical treatment immediately.