Discs in the back do not slip but they can bulge, protrude, herniate and wedge. Chiropractic treatment can help these specific areas of cartilage located between the bones of the spinal column. The discs are attached to the vertebrae above and below it and create the necessary separation of spinal bones so that nerves can leave the spine.
The core of each spinal disc is comprised of a gelatinous “ball bearing” contained by bands of fibrous tissue. Discs that are healthy allow flexibility for bending and turning without pain. The core can shift during improper lifting, car accidents, slips and falls.
- A herniation is a disc wedging that compresses nerve openings. There may be no obvious symptoms.
- A protrusion is a bulging disc, like a blister, that causes pressure on the nerves.
- A prolapse is a rupture that undermines the cushioning and causes separation. Movement is quite painful.
Chiropractic manipulation is a natural solution for many disc problems.