Understanding Disc Injuries

Disc injuries can range from mild to debilitating and can have a serious impact on your life. We commonly treat disc injuries in our Colchester office.

Your spinal discs, the "cushions" between your vertebrae, are comprised of a tough outer ring and a soft, jelly-like center. These crucial intervertebral discs perform essential functions: absorbing shock, enabling flexibility and movement, protecting spinal nerves, and providing stability to your spine.

However, when a disc injury occurs, its proper function is compromised, leading to pain and other significant problems. The disc injuries we treat most commonly in our Colchester office include bulging discs, protruding discs, and disc herniations, or “slipped discs”.

Recognizing Disc Injuries: Common Symptoms

Back or neck pain
Increased stiffness
Pain radiating down the leg or arm (commonly called ‘sciatica’ in the leg)
Burning, tingling or numbness in the leg or arm
Muscle weakness in the leg or arm
Changes to bladder or bowel control: Rare and could indicate more severe nerve compression, requires urgent medical attention.

Chiropractic Treatment for Disc Injuries

At Mahoney Chiropractic Group, we utilize a comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating disc injuries, focusing on both short-term relief and long-term recovery. We begin with a thorough consultation, physical evaluation and any necessary spinal X-rays to accurately diagnose your disc injury and create your personalized treatment plan.

Your treatment is individually tailored to your specific goals and the nature of your disc injury. To effectively address disc injuries, we utilize a multi-pronged approach that may include:

Spinal Adjustments: Our chiropractors apply precise, controlled force to specific spinal joints to restore a normal range of motion, reduce pain and improve overall joint function.
Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy: This therapy gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on compressed nerves and discs in the low back or neck. We determine if you are a candidate for spinal decompression during your evaluation.
Class IV Laser Therapy: Delivering concentrated light energy deep into tissues, Class IV laser therapy, reduces pain and inflammation, while accelerating the healing of the spinal discs at a cellular level.
EPAT Shockwave Therapy: This non-invasive therapy uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing and reduce pain in the injured disc and the surrounding affected tissues.

Start your Recovery Today

If you are living with a disc injury, don’t wait for relief. Call our team at 802.655.2664 or schedule your appointment online today to start your path to recovery!