Most of us
have been troubled by back pain, which can have several causes. But a common source of back pain is a bulging disk.
Your spine
consists of soft, jellylike material (called discs) that cushions the vertebrae
of the spine. Sometimes a disc moves out of place, which is referred to as a
bulging disc.
Bulging discs often develop as we age. As we get older, discs
change and shift when they lose elasticity, and this can cause them to collapse
and protrude in the spine. Repetitive movements and strenuous lifting and
twisting can cause this condition also.
Bulging disc symptoms emerge when the bulge puts pressure on nerve
roots that branch off the spinal cord; symptoms begin at the point of pressure
and spread to where the affected nerve root travels. For instance, a bulging
disc in your neck can cause pain, tingling, and numbness in your shoulders,
arms, chest, hands, and fingers.
Although common in the lower back, a bulging disc can occur in the
lumbar region of the spine (the area from your waist to hips), the thoracic
region of the spine (behind the chest), or in the neck. Using an MRI diagnostic
imaging test, a medical professional can determine if you are suffering from a
bulging disc.
Bulging disc symptoms can worsen when you are active. Bending
forward, driving, and sitting may increase your pain because they put
additional pressure on the nerve.
Fortunately, spinal decompression therapy can help. Nonsurgical
spinal decompression strengthens and stretches the ligaments in your spine that
hold disks in place. Over time, negative pressure from this therapy can help
bulging disks to retract, relieving pressure from the nerves and elsewhere in
your spine. This helps promote movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich
fluids into the disks so they can heal.
To discover how nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy can help
you, contact Georgia Medical
Treatment Centers in Canton ,
GA.
Georgia Medical Treatment Centers in Canton , GA
