Condition Of The Week: Disc Herniation in Minnetonka MN

Your spine in Minnetonka MN is made up of vertebra, which are the bones, and discs which are the “cushions” or “pads” between the bones.  our spinal cord runs down the center of your vertebral column and branches out into nerve fibers called “spinal nerve roots” that send electrical signals to every cell in your body.

Have a slipped disc in Minnetonka MN?

One common condition we see often is a disc herniation. This occurs when the disc has slipped out from its normal position. A disc herniation often times presses on the spinal nerve root which causes pain traveling into the leg or arm. In more severe cases the disc can also herniate and press into the spinal cord, resulting in numbness, muscle weakness and paralysis. It is also important to remember that the nerve signals getting pinched off will also impede how well the corresponding organs function.

Disc herniations can occur from a number of things. Car accidents, sports injuries, repetitive sitting, bending, and lifting can all be common causes of disc herniations. In some cases, a person can have a disc injury and not even feel it.

Disc injuries are best treated through a combination of chiropractic adjustments, spinal exercises, and a therapy called spinal decompression.  If you or someone you know is suffering from a disc injury, pass this information along to them – we can help them!