If you’re suffering from disc pain, Dr. Cameron Current and the team at Current Chiropractic in West Jefferson, NC, are committed to providing you with the most effective care to ensure optimal relief.
Disc Pain and Chiropractic Care
You have many different components that make up your spinal column, and each plays an important role. In addition to the muscles, nerves, and other soft tissues, you have several bones that naturally stack neatly on top of one another. In between these bones lies what is called a spinal disc, which absorbs shock and protects your vertebrae.
Unfortunately, sometimes life can impact how the bones sit. Accidents, poor posture, repetitive lifting, and other incidents and activities can lead to a misalignment, which puts undue stress on the disc.
That pressure can then lead the disc to either bulge out or develop a tear. If a tear develops, the inner filling of the disc can escape and spill onto a nerve or muscle. The injuries can create many symptoms, including:
- Chronic pain or pain that comes and goes with certain activities or movements
- Sharp, shooting pains
- Burning sensations
- Numbness, weakness, and tingling
Additionally, when the discs aren’t providing the proper support, it often leads to headaches and muscle tension.
Treating Disc Pain
Pain caused by disc problems can differ greatly, depending on the individual, their lifestyle, their job, and other factors. When you visit Dr. Current at Current Chiropractic in West Jefferson, NC, for disc pain, he’ll begin by getting a comprehensive understanding of these factors in your life.
He’ll also provide a thorough assessment and examination to determine where the disc issue lies, as well as any damage the issue has created. All of this information will be used to develop a customized treatment plan, which may include the following and more.
- Spinal adjustments and manipulation to restore proper alignment and take undue pressure off the disc
- Soft tissue techniques to relieve tension and stimulate healing
- Stretching and strengthening exercises to relieve pain, improve core support, relieve pressure on the disc, and enhance healing
- Adjustments to habits and lifestyle factors contributing to your pain
Call (336) 846-5651 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Current and the team at Current Chiropractic in West Jefferson, NC, to receive personalized, natural, and effective relief from disc pain.