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Seattle Chiropractic Office Alleviates Pain From Spinal Disc Bulges Without Surgery

By Kelly Blomquist


The primary reason for the popularity of chiropractic care is it is non-invasive and does not rely on pain pills. No one wants to risk an addiction. Surgery is usually a last resort. There is a solution for those with back pain in Seattle. At Seattle Chiropractic the care is tailored to suit each client.


Prior to any care being offered, the client must undergo a full evaluation. A first appointment is spent on a physical examination of your spinal column, including palpating it. You may be asked to exhibit your range of motion. You may be required to have an x-ray, and in some cases an MRI.

There are thirty-three bones in the spinal column called vertebrae. They are hollow and the spinal cord runs through them. All the nerve roots lie there. The discs that separate the vertebrae are made of a fibrous outer shell and filled with a gel-like material. They keep the bones from rubbing together as you move.

When a collision or some other type of impact is exerted against the spine, the vertebrae can be misaligned. This will compress the discs. When they are compressed they can press against the nerve roots. That is when the unbearable pain begins. Your chiropractor will discover the optimal way to alleviate that pain.

If the results of the assessment reveal a herniated disc, manual adjustments of the vertebrae will be recommended. A series of adjustments will gradually return them to the right position. When the pressure is lifted the disc is able to heal.

The terms bulging, ruptured and slipped are all used interchangeably. They all mean herniated, which is the correct term. The anatomy of the spine is complex. Its healthy functioning is dependent on the nervous system. A herniated disc obstructs the nerve signals being transmitted to activate all parts of the body.

Without these discs, the vertebrae would rub against one another during movement. The adjustments realign the vertebrae, which reduces impact. In turn, that is going to reduce your pain. You can return to work and other daily activities you were able to do previously.




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