Sunday, January 5, 2014

How To Get Safe Herniated Disc Relief With Chiropractic In Baton Rouge

By Elinor Fowle


Although lower back pain may be attributed to many causes, one of the more common is a herniated disc. The outer layer of the disc becomes dehydrated and cracks to allow the more fluid inner layer leak outside. There it presses on nerves causing pain. With gentle stretching, a Baton Rouge chiropractor helps herniated discs to heal.

Discs are structures located between the vertebrae of one's spine. They are short cylindrical structures that are open in the center. They provide cushioning for the bones and protection for the spinal cord. They serve as shock absorbers and allow the spine to twist, flex and bend.

People experience herniated discs for many reasons. Trauma may cause an instant splitting of the disc. However, more frequently, the problem is due to activities or the lack of activity one continues on a daily basis. Disc problems are especially common in sedentary people.

Individuals who have jobs requiring them to remain in the same position for hours, such as truckers or office workers, are likely candidates for these types of injuries. Discs are not supplied with nutrients using blood vessels like other parts of the body. They depend on normal motion to force fluids and nutrients in and out of their structure. Remaining in the same position for extended periods does not provide the motion. The disc becomes dehydrated and more likely to tear.

Chiropractors often use special tables operated by computers to gently stretch the back at the injury site. This pulls the material that has leaked out of the disk back in place. Over a period of weeks, as the outer structure becomes hydrated, healing occurs so the fluid no longer presses on the nerve.

When locals feel back pain, a Baton Rouge chiropractor offers help. Chiropractic offers a noninvasive means of helping the body to heal. They do not begin therapy unless they know the source of pain.




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