Disc Treatment in Carrollton, TX
Your intervertebral discs are designed to protect your spine and keep it flexible. Each disc has a soft, gel-like center encased in a tough, fibrous outer layer. When the spine becomes misaligned, it places too much pressure on the discs, causing them to bulge and potentially rupture. At Premier Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center, bulging and herniated discs are among the most common problems we treat, and Dr. Khayal designs every care plan to realign the spine and help your discs work the way they should.
Protecting Your Discs Through Chiropractic Care
The discs act as the spine's shock absorbers, cushioning the vertebrae as you walk, bend, twist, and lift. Everyday strain, poor posture, injuries, and even seemingly trivial traumas can cause discs to become inflamed, irritated, bulging, or ruptured. Disc problems can produce:
- Localized back pain or neck pain
- Numbness and tingling down the arms or legs
- Sharp, shooting pains through the spine or into the legs
- Muscle weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Wellness With Premier Health
We use the latest technology and practices to examine, diagnose, and treat disc conditions. When needed, we take x-rays or recommend an MRI to properly diagnose a disc problem. Treatment is designed around your body's needs and unique subluxations and may include spinal adjustments, non-surgical spinal decompression, electric muscle stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, and core rehabilitation. Chiropractic care not only eases your current pain but can also help prevent future injuries.
What Is a Bulging Disc?
A bulging disc occurs when spinal misalignment places additional pressure on a disc and pushes it outside its normal position while the outer casing remains intact. The bulge can press on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain, numbness, and tingling. Chiropractic care, including adjustments and spinal decompression, can help minimize and even eliminate the pain of disc problems. Learn more about our bulging disc treatment.
What Is a Slipped Disc?
"Slipped disc" is actually an inaccurate term, because discs do not slip out of place. It is a general phrase used to describe discs that have become inflamed, irritated, bulging, or ruptured due to spinal pressure, subluxations, or trauma. Symptoms include numbness in the arms and legs and sharp, shooting pains. Your chiropractor begins with a full-body examination, takes x-rays or recommends an MRI if necessary, and adjusts the spinal misalignments linked to the disc problem.
What Is a Herniated Disc?
When pressure from subluxations is not relieved, a bulging disc can eventually rupture, allowing the gel-like center to protrude through the fibrous shell. This is a herniated disc, and it can cause continuous nerve pain that radiates throughout the body, often felt as sciatica or arm pain. For a herniated disc to recover, the spine must be properly aligned to relieve stress on the disc and restore blood and nutrient flow. Dr. Khayal performs a full examination and uses adjustments and spinal decompression to support healing.
Schedule Disc Treatment
If you are interested in seeing how chiropractic can treat and prevent disc problems, schedule a free consultation with our team. Learn more about our lumbar treatment, spine treatment, all of our services, and the conditions we treat. Our North Carrollton office serves Plano, The Colony, Frisco, Lewisville, and nearby communities. Call (972) 713-9355.
Disc Treatment FAQs
What is the difference between a bulging, slipped, and herniated disc?
A bulging disc extends beyond its normal boundary with the outer casing intact. A herniated disc occurs when the casing ruptures and inner material protrudes. "Slipped disc" is a general, informal term for either condition.
Can a chiropractor treat a herniated disc?
Yes. Chiropractic care, including spinal adjustments and spinal decompression, can help relieve pressure on a herniated disc, reduce nerve irritation, and support healing without surgery in many cases.
Do I need an MRI for a disc problem?
Imaging is often needed to properly diagnose a disc problem. Dr. Khayal will take x-rays or recommend an MRI when appropriate.
What causes disc problems?
Disc problems are commonly caused by spinal misalignments that increase pressure on the discs, as well as poor posture, heavy lifting, repetitive strain, injuries, and age-related degeneration.
What are the symptoms of a disc problem?
Common symptoms include back or neck pain, numbness and tingling in the arms or legs, sharp shooting pain, and muscle weakness.
Can disc problems be prevented?
Maintaining spinal alignment, good posture, core strength, and proper lifting technique can help reduce the risk of disc injuries and recurrence.
How long does disc treatment take?
Recovery time depends on the type and severity of the disc problem. Many patients notice improvement within several weeks of consistent care.