By Dr Danica Newbold, B.HSci (Chiro), M.ClinChiro, Ad.Dip Myo. Certified Cox® Technic Chiropractor and Myotherapist.
How Do Chiropractors treat Disc Bulge?
Back and neck pain associated with bulging disc (disk), herniated disc (disk) is a common condition, but what does it entail? Here, we explain the basic anatomy, mechanism, signs, symptoms, and treatment of this painful and often debilitating condition. Cox® Certified Chiropractors at Melbourne Spine Clinic and Malvern Chiropractic Clinic have extensive knowledge and training, experience and success in the delivery of effective treatment to manage Bulging discs and Herniated discs. In the USA, where Cox® Technic was developed by Dr James M. Cox, Cox® certified chiropractors are called “back pain specialists”. While this term is not used in Australia, Cox® certified chiropractors have dedicated their ongoing professional development to the treatment of bulging discs and are experts in helping patients to manage this painful condition.
Spinal Discs – what, where, and why?
Spinal discs are the essential cushions between the individual spinal (vertebral) bones. They act as a shock-absorber for the spine and are made up of a thick cartilaginous outer ring (annulus fibrosis) and soft, fluid-like centre (nucleus pulposus). Essentially, think of a spinal disc like a jam doughnut, if you will.
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What is a Bulging disc?
Spinal Disc Bulges, also known as slipped-disc, disc protrusions, herniation or prolapses, can occur at any spinal level in the body. It is defined as, the expansion or movement of the intervertebral disc (IVD) from its defined boundaries that may cause pain and invade the surrounding neurological structures within the spinal column. Not all disc bulges or protrusions cause just back or neck pain. Some may experience only extremity pain such as in the leg or arm.
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Fig 1. https://www.ehealthstar.com/conditions/bulging-herniated-disc/broad-based-herniation