FAQ

Question 1

What is a Spinal Disc?

Accepted Answer

The spinal column is made up of individual bony blocks called vertebrae.

The spine is able to bend, move and twist because of the discs which are flexible, shock-absorbing cushions that lay between each of the vertebrae. Each Intervertebral Disc is flat and biscuit-shaped and has a jelly-like center called which is called the nucleus and an very strong outer layer of skin which is called the annulus. If you are in need of a herniated disc chiropractor, a slipped disc chiropractor, a bulging disc chiropractor, or have a pinched nerve, Peak Potential Family Chiropractic – Houston Heights is the right chiropractor doctor office for you. We treat all forms of chiropractic injuries and stressors that happen in and around the spinal column. Dr. Sean Beukelman has been treating patients for years now, and we are an up and coming Houston chiropractor.

Question 2

What is a ‘slipped disc’?

Accepted Answer

As pointed out above, discs can not actually slip. The discs are firmly attached to the spinal vertebrae. They can however wear, degenerate, split or herniate, but they can not slip!

A normal, healthy disc is very a very strong stable area. Disc’s are actually stronger than the vertebrae itself. If you have what is referred to as a compression injury within a healthy spine, it is more likely for it to cause a fracture in the vertebrae than it is a disc injury. Over time as your body gets more bumps and bruises, encounters improper lifestyle events like sitting to much or poor posture, the disc undergoes wear and tear or following cumulative strain from repeated bending, twisting, and lifting, the strong fibers of the annulus can tear, this will allow ‘leakage’ of the nucleus area out of the disc’s center. This is what is referred to as a Disc Herniation. If you are in need of a herniated disc chiropractor, Peak Potential Family Chiropractic – Houston Heights is accepting new patients that have disc injuries. We treat disc injuries such as:

Slipped Discs
Herniated Discs
Ruptured Discs
Bulging Discs
Degenerated Discs
Degenerated Discs with Ostephyte Formations.

Question 3

Is needing a herniated disc chiropractor a common problem?

Accepted Answer

The most common cause of sciatica is referred pain from the muscles, joints and ligaments of the spine as well as the bones shifting ever so slightly putting pressure on the nerves. Not actual Disc Injury.The term ‘slipped disc’, Herniated Disc, & Ruptured Disc are all terms that are used quite frequently and interchangeably as a diagnosis of  back pain, but contrary to popular belief, disc herniations are not as common as you may think. Regardless, if you are looking for a herniated disc chiropractor in the Houston TX area, Book an appointment with our Chiropractic office today.

It is estimated that only about 3-5% of patients who consult their family doctor in regards to lower back pain do so as a result of a Disc Herniation.

The annual incidence of Disc Herniation is said to be in the region of 0.1 – 0.5% of the general population between the ages of 24 – 64 years and it is most commonly seen in the ages between 30 – 50 years old.

Although not as common, at times a disc injury can potentially be a very serious injury. It is the sort of injury that sometimes requires surgery but fortunately only in a small number of cases.

It is important to understand that it isn’t the Disc Herniation per se that causes the pain in most cases but the inflammation itself.

Question 4

What can I do to Avoid Disc Injuries?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the pressure on your discs by: Disc Injury can be a mild tear on the outside of the Disc or a more serious tear which is a Disc Herniation. Unfortunately, every time you bend forward, more intensely  if you are holding a load and you sit while doing so, you are at a greater risk for Herniation.

Avoid sitting for long periods of time along with bending, twisting and carrying heavy items for long periods of time.
While doing manual work, you can wear a support belt .
Avoid driving for prolonged periods of time.

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