Disc injuries, including herniated discs, affect 5 to 20 out of every 1,000 adults annually, particularly in the lumbar spine but potentially occurring anywhere along the spine. Proper care is key to relief and recovery.
Understanding Spinal Discs and Injury Stages
Spinal discs, or intervertebral discs, act as shock absorbers and facilitate spinal mobility. Injuries develop in stages:
- Disc Compression: Initial pressure on the disc leads to irritation.
- Bulging Disc: Increased bulging can inflame nearby nerves.
- Disc Protrusion: Tears in the disc structure can cause nerve pressure.
- Herniated Disc: At this stage, surgical options are often considered, though chiropractic care offers non-invasive solutions.
Chiropractic Care in Stuart, FL
Our holistic chiropractic approach is non-invasive, addressing the injury’s root cause to enhance natural healing. By focusing on the whole body, we also offer guidance on lifestyle modifications to support recovery.
Recognizing Disc Injury Symptoms
Symptoms vary based on disc location and severity, typically affecting one side of the body:
- Pain: Sharp or aching pain radiating to extremities.
- Muscle Spasms: Often due to nerve pressure from the herniated disc.
- Numbness & Tingling: A pins-and-needles sensation due to nerve compression.
Common Disc Injury Causes
Several factors can contribute to disc injuries:
- Repetitive Motion & Stress
- Heavy Lifting
- Auto Accidents
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Respiratory Illnesses
Location and Appointment Information
Visit our Stuart, FL clinic at 1411 SE Ocean Blvd to begin tailored disc injury care. Schedule today to reclaim your mobility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a herniated disc take to heal?
Most cases heal within 4-6 weeks, though some may take longer based on severity.
What should I avoid with a herniated disc?
Limit bending, prolonged sitting, and activities like deadlifts or contact sports to aid recovery.
Can chiropractic care relieve pinched nerves?
Yes, chiropractic adjustments can reduce nerve pressure, helping to alleviate pain.
What are symptoms of a slipped disc?
Pain in associated extremities, worsened by specific movements, especially at night or during prolonged sitting or standing.
How Our Disc Injury Care Plan Works
1. Tell Your Story
When you arrive at our brand new, state-of-the-art facility, you’ll be greeted by two of the friendliest faces you’ve ever met. They will assist you with a simple intake form and escort you to one of our comfortable and elegant consultation suites. Then, your very own case manager will sit and listen to your story and document your areas of discomfort and loss. After your consultation is complete, the case manager will introduce you to all of our medical providers, who will individually perform an appropriate exam based on their experience and specialty and then determine what other additional testing, such as X-ray, MRI, CT or Diagnostic Ultrasound will need to be performed. Once completed, we will schedule your follow-up visit, typically within 24-48 hours.
2. Team Meeting
Between your Day 1 and your Day 2 visit, the medical, therapy, and chiropractic teams go into action. We pull together the clinical and intake data, the X-ray imaging, and the orthopedic and neurological testing results and determine a multidisciplinary approach diagnosis, utilizing over 50 years of healthcare experience. This enables every treatment team member to have a say in your unique condition, diagnosis, and purpose for why you want to be healthier. We can then produce a comprehensive and specialized treatment plan that will help you get better faster, address the cause of your painful condition, and effectively stay healthy to enjoy a future quality of life.
3. Accelerated Recovery Program
Our comprehensive program is designed to restore your quality of life efficiently and effectively. We may employ a variety of modalities to accomplish this goal including but not limited to Regenerative Medicine, Lumbar and Cervical Spinal Decompression, Class 4 Laser Therapy, Radial Pressure Wave, Neurocure, NeuroMed, In-House Active Therapy, Spinal and Extremity Adjustments.
4. Quality & Quantity of Life
At Harbour Medical, our goal is to quickly remove your pain points, address and correct the underlying condition of those areas, and provide you with the simple tools to maintain, preserve, and protect the new and amazing level of function and well-being that translates into your ability to enjoy the moments that give your life purpose and joy.
Check Out Our Location Near You
1411 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
Free Consultation
Book a complimentary consultation, exam, and any necessary X-rays with our expert, multidisciplinary providers and case mangers. ($270 Value)
