Friday, May 20, 2016

A Land O'lakes Chiropractic Office Helps Alleviate The Pain Of Pinched Nerves

By Sherwin Albao


The term pinched nerve describes what happens when compression caused by a misalignment of the spinal vertebrae causes an intervertebral disc to bulge out. The spinal vertebrae that make up the backbone are separated by these intervertebral discs. They act to protect the small hollow bones from rubbing against each other as the body moves. Individuals suffering mid-back pain can find help at the office of a Land O Lakes FL Chiropractor.

Each intervertebral disc has a tough outer shell and is filled with a gel-like substance. They are like small cushions. When the vertebrae are misaligned they cause compression and a portion of a disc extrudes between two vertebrae. The resulting mid-back pain may be excruciating.

Sitting hunched over a desk at work for eight hours a day may cause back pain. In addition to posture in a seated position, standing and walking may exacerbate back pain as well. It is possible that a herniated disc can develop over time.

Any job can involve lifting, bending awkwardly or twisting the torso. This can lead to a pinched or herniated disc over time. A sudden abrupt movement or being in an accident can also be the cause. Good chiropractic advice can alert an individual to actions that lead to this painful condition.

Your first appointment with the chiropractor will be spent evaluating your condition. You will discuss the pain, how it started and how severe it is now. The spine is examined, palpated and probably an x-ray will be taken. If chiropractic care is judged to be appropriate, your care plan will be arranged.

It is often a series of spinal adjustments to return the vertebrae into the correct position. As the pressure causing the pinched nerve is reduced the pain is alleviated. The series of adjustments are done in the chiropractors office. As your condition improves you can look forward to resume working and enjoying life once again.




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