Sunday, November 19, 2017

What?!...I have a bulging disc in my back?! What is that?



What?!...I have a bulging disc in my back?!
Chiropractic can treat a bulging disc!
What is that? Disc Bulge...


Disc Herniation

Spinal disc herniation, also known as a slipped disc, is a medical condition affecting the spine in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings. Disc herniation is usually due to age-related degeneration of the outer ring, known as the anulus fibrosus, although trauma, lifting injuries, or straining have been implicated as well. Tears are almost always postero-lateral (on the back of the sides) owing to the presence of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the spinal canal. This tear in the disc ring may result in the release of chemicals causing inflammation, which may directly cause severe pain even in the absence of nerve root compression
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_disc_herniation

Diagnosis is made by a practitioner based on the history, symptoms, and physical examination. At some point in the evaluation, tests may be performed to confirm or rule out other causes of symptoms such as spondylolisthesis, degeneration, tumors, metastases and space-occupying lesions, as well as to evaluate the efficacy of potential treatment options.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_disc_herniation

Friday, November 17, 2017

My Back Went Out!!! Again! Why?!

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My Back Went Out...Again! Why?!

Lumbar Antalgia...
Antalgic Lean  https://www.cure-back-pain.org/antalgia.html
This particular diagnostic term, also called an antalgic list, is very common in lower back pain conditions, but is also occasionally seen in middle back pain, upper back pain or even neck pain conditions. A list simply means that the patient is leaning or bending to one side without consciously enacting the movement.

Lumbar Antalgic Lean
These lists are caused due to painful stimuli in the affected area and muscular response, including extreme tightening and spasming in a protective capacity. The patient may be bent forward or to either side, creating a disturbing appearance and often scaring them half to death. Ironically, most list conditions resolve without treatment once the back muscle spasm ends and typically, the patient will suffer no lasting physical effects.

The psychological effect of this type of back pain is a completely different story altogether and most patients live in continuing fear of a recurrence.

What causes this problem....a Herniated or Bulging Disc is the problem...and hopefully for you it is an 'old' disc injury. I say that because in my experience, if it is 'old', the recovery time is much less. 


You body leans to take pressure off of the irritated disc...