Are you aware of what a 'slipped disc' is? Do you know of the symptoms of a slipped disc?
From time to time we might be symptom free and not even know that we have slipped a disc, while at different times it can cause much pain and discomfort. This is because of the pressure on the nerve roots and the spinal cord.
What is most often affected is the lower back, also known scientifically as the lumbar vertebrae. Spinal cord discs are also located throughout the spinal cord, going all the way up to the chest and neck areas of the body. However, spinal discs having slipped are usually rare in the higher areas of the spinal cord, as most of the pressure exhibited is on the lowest point of the spinal cord. When diagnosed with a slipped disc, it doesn’t always mean that your 'disc has slipped' it usually means that soft part of the disc protrudes through the circle of the tissue which holds them together. It is at times like this when slipped disc treatment from Perth by chiropractor Shaun Preston would be a good choice.
The treatment of Chiropractic problems like slipped discs has brought relief and comfort back to numerous clients. Shaun Preston believes that one of the major causes of the pain associated with a slipped disc is when the bones located in the spine are not properly aligned.
One important thing to keep in mind, is knowing how the body reacts to certain postures. This will help you understand how and why injury occurs and also to stay healthy. The spinal cord is broke up into three parts; the neck, the chest, and the lower back. These areas are curved naturally with strong yet flexible muscle and ligaments to support the body. Each spinal cord disc has a hard exterior, while maintaining a soft sponge-like interior. With the help of a never-ending exchange of fluids, the interior area of the discs stays soft and flexible to compensate for our bodily movements and positions.
In some severe cases, especially if you feel pressure on the nerve roots, you might feel paralysis in some of the muscles. This can also lead to pain extending down to your legs or up to your arms. Also, you may feel a disturbing feeling in the limbs including muscle spasms and sometimes paralysis in different parts of the body. Having pressure excerted on the spinal cord can also cause problems with controlling the bladder or bowels.
For many of the patients, the disc pain may start with little to no trauma. Poor posture can also heavily increase the pressure on the spinal discs, creating more strain and wear and tear. Taking a good look at your posture can help to clarify whether the discs are under strain, or if your posture is causing the disc problem to begin with.
Something that many people do not know is that holding your head forward greatly increases the strain on your lower back. For every inch that you lower your head, the weight of your head doubles, creating much more strain on your lower back.
It's usually not rare for the clients who have had slipped disc treatment in Perth to have their forward head posture reduced by up to six inches. If you find yourself suffering from a slipped disc, or maybe think you have one, it is important to get a correct diagnosis from someone who understands your body. Shaun Preston and his team at Perth CBD Chiropractic understand the bonds between posture, discs and health, and have great success in slipped disc treatment in Perth.
