Thoracic Herniated Disc Treatment in Houston, TX

The spine comprises different vertebras combined to form a spinal column. Spinal vertebrae are divided into various segments based on their location in the body. An intervertebral spinal disc connects each spinal vertebra. Vertebra can either be cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral.

As we grow older, spinal discs become dehydrated. This makes them more easily injured. Trauma or continuous repetitive stress can cause the disc’s outer fibers to rupture, allowing herniation of the disc.

A thoracic herniated disc can compress adjacent spinal nerves. This can result in numbness and tingling along the area of nerve supply and back pain. Compression of nerves by a thoracic herniated disc can also result in sciatica-like symptoms.

Age and Disc Development

The spinal discs are filled with fluid and are well hydrated in growing kids. As they grow older, the disc hardens. Usually, in teenage years, the blood supply to the discs is cut off. This has the resultant effect of setting the inner substance within each disc.

By age 40, fluid present within spinal discs solidifies fully. This event increases the likelihood of spinal disc degeneration or injury.

Causes of Thoracic Herniated Disc

Overweight and Obesity: Being overweight can place pressure on the spine, increasing the likelihood of developing a thoracic herniated disc.
Natural aging: As we grow older, dehydration of thoracic spinal discs may cause herniation.
Occupation: Occupations that require the repetitive lifting of heavy objects can cause a thoracic herniated disc. The likelihood is increased more in occupations that require lifting with a twisting motion.
Trauma: Trauma from a car accident or work injury can result in a thoracic herniated disc.

Thoracic Herniate Disc Chiropractic Treatment Houston

To get chiropractic treatment for a thoracic herniated disc, you should visit Advanced Chiropractic Relief. Your Chiropractor will take a detailed medical history from you and ask several questions about the nature of your symptoms. After this is done, you might undergo a couple of imaging procedures such as ultrasound, x-ray, and MRI. Once a thoracic herniated disc diagnosis is made, a chiropractic treatment plan is created especially for you.

Chiropractic care can be therapeutic in the management of a thoracic herniated disc. Chiropractic treatments aim to relieve pressure on compressed nerves and reduce pain and dysfunction. This can be achieved via any or a combination of the following chiropractic treatments:

Spinal adjustments
Controlled exercises
Physical therapies: This could involve electrical stimulation, cold laser, heat, and ice.
Traction
Ergonomic Training

Thoracic herniated disc treatment in Houston may also include nutritional support combined with these treatments. Nutritional support aims to reduce pain and swelling that may occur due to a thoracic herniated disc.

Chiropractic Treatment for Radiculopathy Houston

Chiropractic treatments for radiculopathy are also possible. This treatment realigns any spinal subluxations, thereby freeing any compressed nerve roots. What makes us different from others for this particular service is that we ensure that the individual’s comfort is our top priority. We always take a detailed history of our patients and perform a thorough physical examination before chiropractic treatments begin. Lumbar radiculopathy Houston can also be treated via chiropractic methods.

Reach out to us today if you believe you may have a compressed nerve. Radiculopathy can cause a lot of pain and hamper daily life, and we’d love to ensure that you are pain-free, healthy, and happy.

Common Symptoms of a Thoracic Herniated Disc

Individuals with a herniated thoracic disc may suffer from:

Back pain
Stiffness
Spinal sensitivities
Neck pain
Arm pain
Leg pain

Our chiropractic treatment for thoracic herniated disc Houston is different from others as we offer chiropractic techniques tailor-made for you. So if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of a thoracic herniated disc, reach out to us today at Advanced Chiropractic relief.

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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®.

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