Disc & Nerve Injuries

Disc injuries, disc herniations, discogenic and nerve pain in the low back

Another common condition that Dr. Newman treats daily is caused by the irritation or injury of intervertebral discs in your low back. Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek chiropractic care. Current research shows that almost 25% of adults under the age of 60 years old have herniated discs and more than 50% of adults have bulging discs. Many patients who come in complaining of low back pain also experience radiating pain into their buttock, thigh, or even down into their foot, which is commonly referred to as sciatica. The leg pain is predominantly worse than the low back pain and can present is sharp, shooting or lancinating pain. The pain is typically worse in the morning, worse with sitting, bending forward, coughing, sneezing, or bearing down, Patients with intervertebral disc conditions can also experience numbness, weakness, and tingling in their legs. Conservative care is a great option for these types of injuries, in severe cases a surgical consultation may be needed.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms Dr. Newman would love to help you find the root cause of your pain and get you back to doing what you love most.

Don’t let your discogenic pain hinder you from doing the things you love!

Book an appointment with Dr. Newman today. She will perform a detailed history and physical exam to determine the root cause of your back pain, provide you with an individualized treatment program, give you exercises to do from home to help stabilize and strengthen your low back, hips and legs, and provide insight on how to prevent a flare-up from occurring.

Treatment with Dr. Newman will consist of any of the following:

·      Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy

·      Hip and Lumbar Mobilizations

·      Soft tissue manipulation (ands-on and instrument-assisted)

·      Stability and Strengthening Exercises

·      Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS)

·      Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT)

·      Class 4 Laser

·      Kinesiotaping

·      Flexion-Distraction and Spinal Traction