Have you been told you have a herniated disc in your low back or lumbar?
Herniated discs usually occur in the lower spine due to this region having more weight and pressure placed upon the discs. Your discs are natural cushioning between the vertebrae. This prevents vertebrae from rubbing against each other and allow space for the nerves coming off your spine to exit and go down the legs and arms. A herniated disc is caused when the gel-like material inside the disc is pushing out in one or multiple directions. The protrusion of the disc material causes irritation and inflammation to the nerves in your spine. A herniated disc may produce many different types and ranges of pain. Some patients state they get “a tingling sensation in the back of the legs” or simply have chronic lower back pain. While other patients complain of “shooting and severe pain in their entire leg down to their feet.” Many times, Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor, says that his patients state that they “bent over or twisted wrong” and as a result have intense pain. This is because your herniated disc in your low back may intensify when the spine is bent, extended or twisted when injured.
Herniated discs can be caused from some type of trauma, auto accident and/or disc degeneration. The impact from a car accident can cause injuries to the discs in your neck and low back. If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident, you must have an initial evaluation within 14 days of the accident or you will lose all your auto related medical care (PIP) benefits. You can see a Chiropractor first, Dr. Ressler, Oviedo chiropractor, offers same day appointments and has flexible hours to accommodate your needs. You are not required to go to the ER, this can be very costly and use up your valuable limited benefits. Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center’s, Dr. Ressler can evaluate you for any injuries sustained from the auto accident. He works with orthopedic doctors and can coordinate a referral should your injuries need additional attention. He will also send you out for MRI studies to document your injuries and know the full extent of your injuries. Remember, even if you are at fault, it is important to be evaluated to make sure you do not have any long-term issues that will cause pain and suffering down the road. Dr. Ressler can work with your existing attorney or refer you to an attorney should you choose to seek legal representation.
Did you know that bed rest, over the counter medication or hot and cold applications may not be enough to alleviate your low back pain? If you are experiencing low back pain you should always be evaluated by Dr. Ressler, chiropractor in Oviedo, FL. He will help prevent the disc from protruding further and causing more irritation and inflammation. Dr. Ressler, your chiropractor in Oviedo, FL uses a special flexion/distraction table and an effective low force chiropractic treatment called the “Activator technique” to remove your low back pain. The Activator method involves no twisting or cracking of the low back. It is pain free and gives our patients fantastic results! Dr. Ressler’s chiropractic techniques will realign the joints in your low back and remove the pressure off your herniated disc.
Massage therapy and physical therapy are also effective at relieving pain caused by a herniated disc. Dr. Ressler will work with our board-certified massage therapists to provide a customized stretching and strengthening treatment plan that will optimize your ability to heal and restore your quality of life.
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With the gentile, non-twisting Activator method, Dr. Ressler has treated many patients in the Oviedo, Winter Springs and UCF area for herniated discs.
Is there a chiropractor near me that can help me with my lower back herniated disc pain?
If you are suffering from a herniated disc in your lower back, then Oviedo Injury & Wellness Center is here to help remove your pain! If you or a loved one have been involved in an auto accident, don’t lose all your medical (PIP) benefits! Call 407-977-5005 now to schedule an appointment!