Back pain in covington la
Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, if you are one of those people then you could benefit from chiropractic care in Covington LA. It can be caused by various factors such as poor posture, muscle strain, or injuries. Fortunately, chiropractic care has emerged as an effective solution for alleviating back pain. Chiropractors utilize a hands-on approach to manipulate and adjust the spine and other parts of the body that are misaligned. By doing so, they help restore proper alignment and function, reducing the pressure and tension on the muscles, joints, and nerves. Additionally, chiropractic treatments often include exercises, stretches, and lifestyle recommendations that can help strengthen the muscles, improve flexibility, and prevent future episodes of back pain. This holistic approach allows chiropractic care to provide long-term relief for those suffering from back pain.
Herniated Discs in Covington la
A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, is a medical condition that occurs when one of the discs in the spine becomes damaged and the inner gel-like material leaks out. The spine is composed of a series of bones called vertebrae, and between each vertebra is a disc that acts as a cushion, providing shock absorption and allowing for flexibility. When a disc herniates, it can put pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord. Herniated discs most commonly occur in the lower back (lumbar spine) or in the neck (cervical spine).
Like most musculoskeletal problems, disc issues carry a few tell-tale symptoms.
Pain
While there are no nerves in intervertebral discs, their proximity to major nerves in the spine means that every time they move, slide, break, or swell they affect those nerves. A disc that has become compressed will compromise the nerves it is meant to protect.
Remember, pain is meant to be a protective signal for your body. If you are in pain, that means you need to address the root cause, not ignore it and hope it will go away.
Burning, Numbness, and Tingling
It seems strange that something happening in your back will cause burning, numbness and tingling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet. But if you'll recall, nerves start in your back and travel to other parts of your body. For example, your sciatic nerve begins in your lower back, runs down your hip and leg and ends in your little toe. If the sciatic nerve is compressed by a disc that isn't functioning the way it should, you might experience numbness and tingling everywhere from your lower back to your little toe.
Muscle Weakness
If you exercise a muscle, it becomes stronger. However, if the muscle does not receive adequate electrical impulses from the nerve that innervates it, you experience muscle weakness. Often, disc issues in the neck are manifested in muscle weakness in the hands and disc issues in the lower back show up as weakness in the legs or feet. Again, as the disc degenerates, bulges, ruptures, or slides, it affects the ability of the surrounding nerves to communicate with both the muscles and your brain. That translates into muscle weakness in areas that are far away from the affected disc.
Services that work best for these conditions:
Talk to Dr. Galjour about how he can help at your next appointment.
