Herniated Discs

Your spine contains several rubbery cushions called discs that lie between each set of vertebrae, also known as spinal bones. Each disc contains a nucleus, which is a soft center surrounded by a harder exterior called the annulus. When the annulus tears and the nucleus pushes through it, you have a herniated disc. The back pain, neck pain, and low back pain that you experience from a herniated disc can seriously disrupt your quality of life. The good news is that our team at Boze Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Spring Hill can help.

Common Symptoms of a Herniated Disc

Some people are fortunate enough not to experience any symptoms when they have a herniated disc. The problem resolves itself without the person who had the herniated disc even knowing there was an issue. However, most people have at least a few symptoms on one side of their body that requires them to seek help from a skilled chiropractor. These symptoms include:

• Arm pain stemming from a slipped disc in the lower back typically results in symptoms like low back pain and pain in the buttocks, calf, and thigh. You could even have pain in your foot.
• Muscle weakness in the areas of the body controlled by the affected nerve in the spine. You may struggle with your balance or not be able to hold onto objects as well as usual.
• Neck pain from a herniated disc that spreads from your neck to your arm and shoulder. People often describe the pain as sharp or shooting, and it tends to be worse when you sneeze, cough, or move your neck, arm, or shoulder in a certain way.
• Tingling and numbness in the area where the herniated disc occurred.

Being sedentary and/or overweight, smoking, having a physically demanding job, and driving a lot can all increase your risk of a herniated disc. Genetics can also play a role. Our chiropractor, Dr. Gabriel Boze, differs from traditional medical providers in that he always attempts to discover the specific cause of your symptoms. Knowing how and where you suffered an injury helps him create a customized chiropractic recovery plan for you.

How Our Chiropractic Clinic Can Help

Are you looking for a chiropractor near you? Conveniently located in Spring Hill, Boze Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center offers natural pain relief such as chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, and other natural treatments. Dr. Boze will ask you several questions about your lifestyle to understand the factors that could be causing your pain or making it worse. For example, he will evaluate your posture to determine if the way you sit and stand could be a reason for your herniated disc. He may also recommend a stretching program you can do at home to prevent a recurrence of the same problem.