A disc can’t slip. But it can wedge, bulge, protrude and herniate. Chiropractic care may help.
Space for Nerves
The disc is a special cartilage between the bones of your spinal
column. It attaches to the vertebra above and below it. This creates the
separation between spinal bones so pairs of nerves can exit the spine.
Turning and Bending
Each spinal disc has a jelly-like “ball bearing” core that is
contained by bands of fibrous tissue. Healthy discs give you flexibility
for normal turning and bending. Improper lifting, slips, falls and car
accidents can cause the core to shift:
Protrusion - like a blister, the disc bulges where it is the weakest, causing nerve pressure.
Herniation - disc wedging narrows nerve openings. Obvious symptoms may not be present.
Prolapse - with the cushioning and separating compromised by rupture, movement is painful.
Chiropractic First
Chiropractic has been a natural solution helping people with a variety of disc problems.
Frequently Asked Questions:Q: How does chiropractic help disc problems?A: The purpose of chiropractic care is to locate and correct areas of the
spine interfering with the proper nervous system control of your body.
Because the intervertebral discs are so close to the spinal cord and
nerve roots, disc involvement is quite common in chiropractic cases.
Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper motion and position of
malfunctioning spinal bones, reducing nervous system involvement. If
caught before permanent damage, disc tissue often returns to a more
normal size and shape by restoring proper motion and position of
affected spinal joints.Q: Aren't disc problems simply the normal aging process?A: No. However, many disc problems are the result of years of neglect. Many
spinal problems are nonsymptomatic until the advanced stages of
degeneration. There are many cases of elderly patients who have
maintained their spine throughout their lives who enjoy excellent spinal
health and function.Q: I didn’t do anything so how can a disc be involved?A: This is a common refrain. Because our bodies are unusually adaptive, we
can often accommodate a variety of stresses for years. Finally, like the
“straw that broke the camel’s back,” we turn or bend funny and suddenly
our spine succumbs to the accumulation of stress. | 
