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Chiropractors, in Mount Pleasant, explain Herniated Discs

June 6, 2022 by Dr. Derek Mobley Leave a Comment

What is a Herniated Disk?

Your spine comprises bones (vertebrae) vertically arranged with rubbery materials (disks) between them to allow for smooth movement. Each spinal disc has a soft jelly-like center encircled by a more rigid rubbery material called the annulus. Now that you know the basic makeup of your spinal code, les look at the definition of a Herniated disk.
A herniated disk occurs when the nucleus in the spinal disk pushes through the annulus. This injury usually happens when there is a tear in the annulus. A herniated disc is also commonly referred to as a slipped disk or a ruptured disk. If you suspect have a herniated disk visit Mount Pleasant Chiropractors for a professional diagnosis.

Does a Herniated Disk Only Occur on One Part of the Spine?

The spine runs from the back of your skull to the small of your back. A herniated disc can occur in any part of the spine but is most prevalent in the lower back.

Signs and Symptoms of a Herniated Disk

Depending on what part of the spine the disk slipped, you may experience pain, numbness, or weakness in your extremities (arms and legs). Most people who suffer from a herniated disk do not experience adverse symptoms and rarely require surgery to fix the problem.
Arm or leg pain- if you are part of the few cases where leg and arm pain results from a slipped disk, you probably slipped a disk in your lower back. You may also experience pain in your lower back or buttocks. Some patients report feeling pain in one section of their foot.
If the herniated disk happened in your neck, you would feel the pain along your shoulders and arm. The pain may radiate through the arm and be felt in one part of the hand. The pain may intensify every time the patient coughs, laughs too hard, or sneezes. Pain may also spike when the patient makes sudden or strenuous movements.

Causes of a Herniated Disk

Most people have never had a herniated disk or even known someone with a herniated disk because it doesn’t happen very often. So what exactly causes herniated disks? A slipped disk can be the direct result of aging.
The older you get, the more likely you will get a slipped disk or any other kind of rupture, strain, or twist. Older people are advised to use their leg muscles instead of their back muscles when lifting heavy things. Better yet, avoid lifting any heavy objects if you can get somebody else to do it.
A slipped disk can occur due to blunt force trauma in rare cases. These injuries include falls from high places or a blow to the back from an external force. Most falls occur due to poor eye sites, so older people should always get their eye sites checked regularly to avoid any unnecessary injury.

Who is at Risk of Getting a Slipped Disk?

Some people are more at risk of getting a herniated disk than others. Here are a few risk factors that put you on the high-risk list for herniated disks
• Occupation- If your job requires you to participate in highly strenuous work, you are at high risk of slipping a disk. Some jobs like professional boxing can also put fighters at risk of developing a herniated disk.
• Genetics- Genetics plays a vital role in the makeup of our bones and ligaments. Some people are born with genetic predispositions that put them at risk of developing a herniated disk, among other spine complications.
• Smoking- Smoking does a lot of damage to the user’s body. It is speculated that smoking lessens the oxygen supply to the body, specifically the disks causing faster tissue degeneration.
• Frequent diving- Sitting for long periods puts pressure on the spine and can cause severe back pain. Coupled with the constant vibration from the vehicle’s engine, the changes of frequent drivers developing a herniated disk become elevated.
• Weight- Excessive weight causes many health risks for the overweight person. Obesity is one of the leading risk factors for developing a herniated disk in the lower back, where the extra weight puts the most strain on the back.
• A sedentary lifestyle- Get up and move around because it significantly reduces your chances of suffering a herniated disk.

Learn more about Vital Family Chiropractic‘s Services in Herniated Discs

Filed Under: Herniated Disc, Mount Pleasant Chiropractor

What Causes Lower Back Pain?

January 26, 2022 by Dr. Derek Mobley Leave a Comment

According to estimates, 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain at one point in their lives.

Unfortunately, knowing you are in good company does not make low back pain less uncomfortable or disruptive. Back pain can get so bad for some people that it significantly affects their quality of life and day to day functioning.

What are the causes of lower back pain? Read more on that here.

1. Deformity

Curvature of the spine can include kyphosis, lordosis or scoliosis. If a deformity is associated with the breakdown of discs, stenosis, facet joints and sacroiliac joints, it can also cause lower back pain.

2. Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis results from the wear and tear of facet joints and discs. This can cause instability, pain, inflammation and stenosis to some degree. Osteoarthritis can occur on multiple levels of the lower spine.

Spinal osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease. It’s associated with ageing and is slowly progressive.

3. Pregnancy

Many women will experience some back pain during pregnancy. This pain is linked to multiple factors of pregnancy.

The first is weight gain. Women add weight during pregnancy, and the weight of the baby and the uterus adds more pressure to the nerves and blood vessels surrounding the pelvis and the back. This can cause discomfort.

Other causes are changes in posture as a pregnant woman tries to adjust to the shifting centre of gravity, muscle separation and hormonal changes that occur in pregnancy.

4. Spinal stenosis

The pain from spinal stenosis comes from narrowing of the spinal canal where nerve roots sit. This narrowing can be foramina, central or both.

It can also happen at one or more levels of the lower back.

5. Stains

Ligaments and muscles in the lower back can tear or stretch from excess activity. These symptoms include pain in the lower back and even muscle spasms.

Once you identify the source of the strain, avoid it and rest the back, the lower back pain should subside.

6. Bulging or ruptured discs

Discs function as cushions between the vertebrae (bones) in your spine. However, there is soft material inside the disc that can rupture or bulge and press on a nerve. This can cause lower back pain.

However, many people can have a ruptured disc without causing back pain. Often, disc diseases are identified when an individual goes in for an x-ray for something else.

7. Health conditions

Certain health conditions will have back pain as a symptom. Examples of these include;

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes long-term tenderness and pain in the joints, muscles, and tendons.

Spondylosis: this is a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal function and structure. This condition is typically linked to age but its rate of progression.

Conclusion

If you suffer from back pain, you will be happy to know that you have several options to consider.

These include medication, surgery, physiotherapy and chiropractic care. Any of these options can help you regain control of your health.

Filed Under: Arthritis, Herniated Disc, Mount Pleasant Chiropractor, Osteoporosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis

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