Disc Issue - Farnborough Chiropractor

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Also known as a bulging or herniated disc, a “slipped disc” occurs when the disc material between the bones in your spine pushes out. As it does, it can cause a trapped nerve which is why you may feel a sharp pain as well as:

• Numbness or tingling sensations
• Difficulty bending down
• Muscle weakness 
• Sciatica

Pain can be felt anywhere from neck and lower back to the buttock and legs. Sometimes the pain will get better on its own but this can take time and you’re also at risk of it returning. Seeing a trained chiropractor in Farnborough could help relieve the pain.

Firstly, it’s important to rest but no more than a few days. When your body is ready, a series of gentle exercises will aid recovery. Certain exercises like stretches could make it worse. It can be difficult to know what to do which is why many seek professional advice. As a slipped disc can cause symptoms from the neck down, many find relief from chiropractic adjustments that focus on relieving pressure and restoring movement in the spine.

Slipped discs and trapped nerves are not something to be taken lightly, so we will conduct thorough testing and possibly X-rays to ensure we are providing the best care for you. Once we know that you are definitely suffering from a slipped disc, and where in the spine this has occurred, we can prescribe a personal care plan. This will include manual therapy, adjustments and exercises as well as best practice advice that fits in with your lifestyle. With 23 discs in your back, it’s important that you know exactly where the pain is coming from before trying to treat it. So book now to see our Chiropractor in Farnborough.