Chiropractic Treats Disc Herniation Pain After Car Crashes

Radicular problems is an issue that results when something fails with the nerve roots in the spine and Dr. Harrell treats several people from the Tumwater community that are suffering with this. These nerves deliver messages from your brain to the rest of your body and when they’re irritated it can lead to pain, numbness, tingling and other problems. Radicular pain can be especially disruptive to your life, making it hard to do even the simplest tasks.

There are a lot of possible causes of radicular pain, that include herniated discs, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis. Herniated discs are a recurrent cause of radicular pain and happen when the soft inner tissue of the disc protrudes out through a fracture in the outer casing. This puts force on the neighboring nerve roots and cause discomfort. Spinal stenosis is a condition that results when the spaces within your spine are more slender, which can also lead to pressure on the nerve roots. Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra moves out of place and onto the bone below it, which can also create pressure on the nerve roots.

Radicular pain can be caused by trauma like a auto injury or can develop from aging and degeneration. As we age, our discs and back bone become less flexible and that can result in nerve issues.

Chiropractic Treatment and How it Can Help

Chiropractors are skilled to diagnose and treat conditions that affect the spinal column and nervous system. Dr. Harrell in Tumwater uses a numnber of techniques including adjustments, manipulation and massage to help lessen problems and help function. If you have suffered radicular pain, don’t hesitate to call us at (360) 489-0635 for a consultation.

Reference

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