Disc Bulge or Herniation are probably the most debilitating back injury one can sustain in Shakopee, MN. Even today, the treatment options for this type of back issue can be complicated from surgery, to traction or decompression. Luckily, most of the time with proper treatment surgery can be avoided!
Common Symptoms of a disc bulge or herniation include:
- Moderate to severe back pain
- Numbness into the Legs or arms
- Chronically tight muscles
- Muscles weakness
- Sensory weakness
- Shooting pain that extends down a leg or arm
There are a lot of treatments out there that can provide relieve from a disc bulge and herniation. First off, Traction or decompression therapy is the #1 treatment option to prevent surgery. Other treatment options can include:
- Decompression or Traction Therapy
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Active rehab
- Active release technique
- Cold laser
- Ultrasound
- Electric Muscle Stim
- Flexion distraction
With the right treatment options, we can remove the irritation on the nerve, and get you back to feeling human again. Click the link to learn more about Decompression or Traction Therapy. If you would like to chat to see what options might work well for your back, give us a call at (952)456-6611 or to learn more about the clinic or stay up to date with current information follow our Brooks Chiropractic Facebook Page.
