This week the doctors at Letterkenny Chiropractic clinic discuss the misleading term of ‘slipped discs’ and share three drug-free approaches to pain.
The Deceptive Slipped Disc
The intervertebral disc is a special type of cartilage found between each of the 24 bones of your spine. Bands of fibrous tissue surround its jelly-like center. The disc provides space so pairs of nerve roots can exit the spinal cord from between each spinal bone.
However, “slipped disc” is a misleading term. That’s because no slippage actually occurs. Instead, a disc can thin, wedge, bulge, protrude, tear or herniate but never simply slips.
What Causes A “Slipped Disc”?
The jelly-like “ball bearing” center is called the nucleus pulposus. Improper lifting, slips and falls, a car accident or other trauma can cause the disc to bulge or herniate. This can irritate nearby nerves, which can be quite painful.
Traditional management of disc conditions usually involves potentially addictive pain medication and, eventually, surgery.
A more conservative approach is chiropractic care. A series of adjustments can often restore spinal biomechanics. As structure and function are improved, many disc problems resolve naturally. While it may require some type of ongoing supportive care, our all-natural approach avoids the risks, costs and unpredictable outcomes associated with surgery.
Do you know someone suffering from a so-called “slipped disc”? Remember, chiropractic first, drugs second and surgery last.
3 Drug-Free Approaches to Pain
By now, you’ve heard that many countries across the world are dealing with an opiate problem. The use of these powerful drugs often results in addiction. Opiates are drugs derived from the opium poppy plant. When the active ingredients are extracted and modified in the lab, the human-made products are called opioids. They are highly addictive.
The search for painkillers is as old as the human race. No wonder: A 2012 survey of US adults found that 40 million people had severe pain every day for the previous 90 days. Here are some effective, drug-free approaches to pain:
Chiropractic – Conservative, non-pharmacologic pain management should be explored before riskier and potentially addictive solutions.
Hot or cold – A change in temperature can often reduce painful symptoms. Use ice for a new injury and heat for an older, chronic injury.
Move – Physical activity can help interrupt the pain cycles associated with arthritis and fibromyalgia. Try walking, swimming or cycling.
Letterkenny Chiropractic on the Glencar Road is part of Ireland’s longest established group who have been providing high-quality care and healing for almost 35 years. Dr Aram Proudman and his team at Glencar have been helping people of all ages solve their health problems for many years.
Meet the Letterkenny Chiropractic Team:
The Letterkenny Chiropractic Team are here to answer all your questions on health and wellness – not just back problems.
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