Slipped Disc? How do you know if you have one?

Are you experiencing lower back or leg pain? Have you had shooting pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs? Does your knee ever buckle or give way when you walk? Commonly known as a “herniated” or “slipped” disc, this often disabling condition is more common than you might think. That’s because what is essentially a neck or a lower back problem often shows up without any lower back pain or symptoms.

In fact, the majority of people with an active herniated disc have no low back discomfort whatsoever. More often than not, all of their symptoms show up in one of the arms or legs.

What are the causes of a Slipped Disc or Herniated Disc?

There’s high probability you have a slipped disc if you suffer from any of the following signs and symptoms:

Severe back pain
Shooting or burning pain into one leg, hip, or buttock
Tingling, numbness, weakness in one leg or foot

When dealing with a slipped disc in the neck area, one tends to suffer with:

Severe neck pain
Shooting or burning pain in neck, shoulder, or arm
Tingling, numbness, weakness in one shoulder or arm

The symptoms of a disc problem usually worsen with prolonged sitting or standing, with coughing, sneezing or laughing, and, in many cases, with bending backwards.

What is the best treatment for a Slipped Disc/ Spinal Disc Herniation?

The key is simply to get your body moving better, taking the pressure of your nerves and to eliminate bad postural habits that are contributing to the pain.

Many people think they will need surgery, but most of the time that is not necessary if you have a good Chiropractor. We are able to gently move your spine to move the slipped disc away from the nerve and thus get immediate pain relief.

Our patients often report a significant drop of pain, even just after the first visit. It will take more than one visit to solve the problem, but it is a good start. They also report to be able to walk for longer periods of time, sleep better, get up from a chair without pain and sleep through the night.

Most of the time Slipped discs can be cured naturally if treated early enough, so schedule yourself your first appointment right now and we will help you with the rest!

CONSTANT BACK PAIN GONE

" I would like express my gratitude to you for having helped me tremendously on my road to recovery. When I first came to see you, I was having a constant pain in my back which had been bugging me for more than a year. Two specialists that I consulted recommended that I go for spinal fusion surgery as there are signs of disc degeneration in my spine. I was quite averse to having major surgery and would want to avoid it or at least put it off for as long as possible. I decided to look for alternative forms of treatment to see if anything else would help. I was so glad that I came to see you. After only 12 treatments, I have experienced significant improvement with my back problem. The constant pain is no longer bugging me. Thank you very much." L.H.

BACK SURGERY AVOIDED

" For years I was always told that my back would eventually need surgery because of my bulging discs. I went through many doctors until I found Dr. Inge. She was able to explain my condition to me in terms i could understand, how she could help me, and what i could also do to take better care of myself. I am being treated regularly i feel so much better and i am no longer considering surgery. Thank you Dr. Inge, you are a life-saver." -M. L.

MY ENTIRE BODY FEELS BETTER

" I have been suffering from numbness on my entire body and stomach bloating for years. Because of these problems I have not been able to sleep well. Medicines, acupuncture, massages only temporarily relieved the discomfort. It was amazing that I have significant improvement after a few treatments and I am losing weight as well. I am very pleased with the results. Thank you! " B.A.

15 YEARS OF BACK PAIN GONE

Having suffered a long history of back problems (over the last 15 years!), I really would like to thank you for having achieved to fix me up in only 3 sessions. I’ll be forever grateful!” A.T.

SEVERE BACK PAIN HEALED

“For me, Dr. Inge has delivered on its promise of treating my severe back pain and shoulder pain, in a relatively short period, with long-term positive and permanent results! What is particularly important to me is that the treatment does not involve any drugs or machines. It is not a “too-good-to-be-true” magic pill. Instead, the sessions include effective professional treatment coupled with sound advice on overall wellness tailored to my own needs and lifestyle. I would recommend this to any stressed-out executive who is pressed for time, as the sessions are quick and effective, delivered in a fully professional yet highly personalized manner.” P.C.

EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS

“ In our modern desk job world bad posture leads to several problems with back and neck. I found Dr. Austin extremely effective in combating this vociferous phenomenon. Dr. Austin’s thorough Austrian background coupled with her service experience of American West Coast practices offers the lucky users a thorough, effective and immediate response coupled with polite service. I would not hesitate to recommend.” N.G.

FINALLY EXPERIENCING RELIEF

“ Hi Dr. Austin, I would like to let you know that I’m currently in a very fine condition, thanks to the treatments. I have suffered from back pain on and off for quite some time, but I am finally experiencing relief. I do my normal daily activities comfortably and experience no more pain when i rise from my seated position. Looking forward to see you again ” Y.M.