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Austin’s Trusted Herniated Disc Chiropractor

Herniated discs are often referred to as “slipped” discs, although “slipped” isn’t the most accurate way to describe the problem. For conversation’s sake, a “herniated” disc and a “slipped” disc are one and the same.

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Powerful Treatment for Back Pain & Sciatica

Austin’s Low Back Pain Chiropractor

There are several causes to blame for low back pain:

As an experienced low back pain chiropractor, Dr. Casey Morgan creates a specific treatment plan for your specific problem. At West End Chiropractic Clinic, our detailed examination and x-rays are used to identify the root cause of your problem. Diagnosing the issue accurately and providing careful treatment on an individual basis is what makes West End the go-to option for treatment for back pain in Austin.

Lower Back Pain

West End Chiropractic provides Austin patients with safe and effective Disc Treatments. Some of the most common disc issues include:

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How Does a Low Back Pain Chiropractor Provide Treatment for your Disc?

How Does Chiropractic Relieve Pain from a Disc Injury?

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Herniated or bulged discs often lead to pinched nerves and can throw off spinal alignments as your body shifts to avoid pain and protect the area. Chiropractic adjustments help by restoring motion to the spines, improve alignment, and improve pinched nerves-especially in the lower bac, where disc issues are common.

If your symptoms suggest something more serious, like a large or torn disc, we may refer you for an MRI to get a clearer view. This helps us tailor your care and make sure your on the right path to healing.

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What Causes Sciatica and Problems with Spinal Discs?

Sciatica

Patients suffering from sciatica may experience pain that originates in the low back and travels to one or both legs. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body and travels into the legs and feet. The pain originates at the sciatic nerve root in the lumbar spine (lower back). Sometimes, the sciatic nerve is being pinched by a bulging disc in the lower back. Nerve pain can be severe and unpredictable.

Degenerating Discs, Herniated Discs, and Bulging Discs

Discs act as your bodies “shock absorbers”. They protect the mobility of the spine. With age, a certain amount of disc degeneration is normal. However, when a disc herniates, or a nerve is pinched, intense pain can follow.

West End Chiropractic Clinic provides effective treatment for disc conditions every day. Chiropractic can help with:

Degenerating Discs

Real Results Using Low Back Pain Chiropractors as Treatment for Back Pain

The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), home of the most trusted biomedical literature in the world, PubMed, published a carefully conducted study covering the effect of “conservative management” (such as chiropractic treatment) for lumbar disc herniation.

With evidence based on 1,671 participants, The PubMed study concluded that manipulation (such as chiropractic adjustments) relieved those suffering from low back pain.

Evidence favors stabilization exercises over no treatment, manipulation over sham manipulation, and the addition of mechanical traction to medication…

Find Relief from Back Pain with West End Chiropractic Clinic

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Not ready for surgery or prescription pain medication? Find relief with West End Chiropractic Clinic, which offers controlled, measured traction with our spinal decompression table.
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