When you have a herniated disc, you may feel as if your body's internal communications network has crashed. This common problem may cause pain in and around the affected part of the neck or back, but it can also interfere with normal nerve signaling to other parts of the body. Fortunately, most herniated discs don't have to receive surgical correction. Here's an overview of how natural methods such as chiropractic care can provide non-invasive relief from your symptoms.
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Going to the chiropractor, especially for the first time, can be a little intimidating. You are trusting this professional to manipulate your body and give you relief. Knowing what to expect can make the process a little more approachable and less worry-inducing. To that end, here are four techniques your chiropractor might use.
The Activator Technique
More and more chiropractors are using this technique these days because it is very gentle.
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If you suffer from mild to moderate lower back pain, then you may benefit from chiropractic care treatments such as spinal manipulations or chiropractic massage. Both of these treatment options are performed without anesthesia; however, if your lower back pain is severe or if it has been resistant to other forms of treatment, then your chiropractic physician may recommend that you undergo a spinal manipulation while you are under general anesthesia.
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Living life pain-free and without back pain is a luxury that you didn't know that you had until your back starts to hurt. If you are experiencing lower back pain, things like sitting for long periods of time or exercising may be a bit painful.
The first thing you need to do when you are experiencing lower back pain is to determine the cause. For instance, did you recently lift something heavy?
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If you keep getting headaches that are accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea, light and sound sensitivity, and vision changes, you may actually be suffering from a migraine. Migraines are the third most prevalent illness across the globe, and about 90% of people who get them have to miss work and cannot function normally during a migraine attack. You don't have to suffer through your migraines. Read on to identify possible triggers of a migraine headache and how to treat your migraines with chiropractic care.
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