Disc Herniations in Kansas City
Herniated Disc Chiropractic Rehab Program
Injuries to the intervertebral discs are often a result of repetitive trauma and long-term fatigue. Examples include sitting for long periods, poor posture, and work duties requiring excessive rounding of the low back. These injuries may also result from severe traumatic accidents such as a fall, car accidents, or other high impact forces applied to the neck or low back. Disc injuries often occur in those who spend long periods in lumbar flexion (i.e. sitting, bending over, etc) or whom display significant anterior head carriage (forward head posture). A herniated disc occurs when a “weak” point develops in the outer wall of the disc, the annular fibers. The nucleus of the disc, a dense fluid like gel, becomes displaced from the center of the intervertebral disc and crepes towards the outer edge, pushing up against the annular fibers. When the annular fibers become weak, the gel filled center travels outward, putting pressure on the nerves and creating pain.
Symptoms of
Neck Pain
Disc herniations typically produce pain that is more intense in the mornings and dissipates throughout the day. Pain often worsens with sitting, rotating, or rounding of the lower back for long periods of time. Pain may be experience within the neck or low back; however, pain is often associated with radicular symptoms within the extremities.
- Back pain
Pain that worsens with sitting, rotating or round of the lower back
Neck pain
Stiff/Restricted antalgic (leaning) posture
Numbness
Tingling sensation down the leg or arm
Weakness in the leg or arm
Treatments for Disc Herniations
Chiropractic rehabilitation and McKenzie Method are powerful tools to treat disc herniations in Kansas City. At F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic, educating our patients on the mechanisms that lead to the injury is also part of the rehabilitation process. Disc herniation cannot be confirmed 100% without a MRI, but often MRIs are unnecessary unless one is experiencing progressive neurological symptoms or is not responding to conservative care measures. Our doctors will make the appropriate referral if imaging is necessary. In more extreme cases or those that do not respond to conservative care, surgery may be necessary.
Our Treatment Process
Disc herniation treatment in Kansas City from F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic focuses on eliminating pain, restoring function, and patient education on the mechanisms which have lead to the dysfunction that’s causing their pain.
Chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitation exercises, and McKenzie Method are powerful, non-invasive treatment procedures for disc herniations we use at our Kansas City chiropractic clinic. Educating the patient on the mechanisms that lead to the injury is also part of the rehabilitation process.
Possible Treatments for a herniated disc
For other treatment options, check out our for physical therapy services for a herniated disc.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Statistically, a chiropractic adjustment is one of the most effective procedures for spinal and extremity dysfunction and pain relief.
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Active Release Techniques
Our Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) in Kansas City is the leading soft tissue therapy to treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.
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Chiropractic Rehabilitation Exercises
Our Chiropractic Rehabilitation favors quality of the exercise movement over quantity of reps as the key to restoring proper function.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Are there exercises for herniated discs?
Yes. We often recommend McKenzie technique, a worldwide technique that has been proven effective in treating herniated discs.
Can you tell me if I need herniated disc surgery?
Most herniated discs can be treated conservatively, but in rare occasions the disc can extrude and require surgical intervention. Imaging would be required for confirmation. We often do a trial period prior to ordering imaging to see if you improve with conservative treatment.
I have a slipped disc. Can FIT help me?
Yes, the chiropractors at F.I.T. can provide a variety of conservative treatment techniques to provide relief from a slipped disc.
have you experienced a disc herniation?
Take a couple of minutes to tell us about your symptoms and pain areas. Prefer to chat over the phone? Call us for a free phone consultation.
Visit your local F.I.T. Chiropractor
Meet the team at any of our 10 locations: Leawood, Lee’s Summit, Crossroads, Blue Valley, Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, Paola, Kansas City & Liberty.
