Help for Slipped Disc Royal Oak
A herniated disc, often referred to as a slipped disc, occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing. This can happen due to common causes such as improper lifting, twisting motions, or sudden force on the spine. The resulting pressure on nearby nerves can cause significant pain and discomfort that affects your daily life.
Symptoms
If you have a slipped disc, you may experience one or more of the following:
- Pain and numbness, typically on one side of the body
- Pain that radiates to your arms or legs
- Muscle weakness
- Tingling sensations
When a herniated disc in the lower spine presses on the sciatic nerve, the radiating leg pain is known as sciatica. If your symptoms primarily involve shooting pain down the leg, hip, or below the knee, that page may also be relevant to your situation.
Our Treatment Approach
At Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, we use specific and gentle adjustments to move the disc fibers back toward their proper position. Our doctors understand that many patients with disc injuries cannot lie flat, so we accommodate you by adjusting in whatever position is most comfortable. We combine chiropractic care with specific stretches and exercises tailored to your condition, helping to support your recovery and prevent future episodes.
Recovery Timeline
It depends on the severity of your pain and how long you've had it. If you've been dealing with a slipped disc for months or years, the surrounding tissues have adapted to the misalignment, and it will take extended treatment to retrain those structures. Patients who come in soon after their injury typically respond more quickly. Our team will give you an honest assessment of your expected recovery timeline during your initial evaluation.
Book an Appointment
If you're suffering from a slipped disc, don't wait for it to get worse. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start your path to recovery.
