Cervical herniations occur due to the movement of disc material due to the degeneration or disruption of annular fibers of the cervical disc in the neck. Cervical herniation can cause compression of adjacent nerves resulting in a variety of symptoms.
A cervical herniated disc can present with varying symptoms, including numbness and tingling, recurrent spasms, and muscle weakness. Impingement of cervical nerves can affect the tissue supplied by the nerve, resulting in pain, numbness, and tingling along the path of the nerve.
While a single traumatic event can cause a cervical herniated disc, this is rare and is more often caused by a series of events that can ultimately lead to a cervical herniated disc. Stressors like excessive stress, compressive loading, and repetitive vibration can eventually lead to disruption of the annular fibers of the cervical disc. Improper sleeping positions, heavy lifting, operating vibrating equipment or vehicles, and cigarette smoking are also among the activities that can cause a cervical herniated disc.
In its early stages, a cervical herniated disc may not cause any pain as only the outermost fibers of the cervical disc has a nerve supply, and some. individuals even present asymptomatically. The majority of people with symptoms resulting from a cervical herniated disc usually develop a cervical herniated disc at C5-C6 or C6-C7. A cervical herniated disc occurs more frequently in males than in females. The peak age for a cervical herniated disc incidence among adults is usually between 40 and 55 years of age, as the likelihood of developing a cervical herniated disc decreases after the age of 55.
When it comes to cervical herniated disc chiropractic treatment, your ACR Chiropractor will physically examine you in addition to imaging procedures. Once the location of the compressed nerve has been determined, a chiropractic treatment plan is created especially for you.
The goal of treatment for a cervical herniated disc is to relieve unwanted pressure from impinged nerves. This can be done through a non-surgical technique known as spinal decompression, often performed in tandem with chiropractic adjustments. Our form of spinal decompression is the trademarked Ring Dinger that was created by your Houston Chiropractor Dr. Gregory Johnson.
Our chiropractic treatments for cervical herniated disc are different because we adjust you along the X Y Z axis and decompress your spine using the highly effective Johnson BioPhysics® technique and Ring Dinger®.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of a cervical herniated disc, reach out to us today and let us help you find relief.
Dr. Gregory Johnson D.C. has 40+ years effectively treating his patients using his care, personalized treatments and trademarked techniques. Some of his notable accomplishments include being awarded Doctor of the Year for Houston Metropolitan District 11 by the Texas Chiropractic Association, consistently being ranked as one of the best Chiropractors and creating the trademarked Johnson BioPhysics® technique and Ring Dinger®.
Dr. Tristan Wendt D.C. brings a level of passion, care and southern charm that allows him to connect with and bring relief to his patients through Chiropractic care. Dr. Wendt is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and has been mentored by Dr. Johnson for many years. He treats his patients using the effective and personalized Johnson BioPhysics® and Ring Dinger® techniques.
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