Disc Herniation and Chiropractic

Jefferson Spine & Injury Center sees many patients weekly in our busy Arlington chiropractic office who are looking for relief from the discomfort and distress they feel due to herniated discs. Our experience isn't unique; the scientific literature confirms that chiropractic adjustments is a successful way to treat herniated disc problems.

Don't Suffer! Jefferson Spine & Injury Center and Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Disc Herniation

One particular research study involved 27 people, 8 male and 19 female, who had magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirming a disc herniation in either their neck or lower back. The men and women reported that they were experiencing pain, reduced range of motion, and sensory problems bad enough to keep them off work.

During the course of the research period, the subjects were treated using one of two common chiropractic techniques: traction for herniated discs in the cervical area or flexion distraction for the people who had herniation issues in the low back.

Each individual was treated four or five times per week for the first two weeks, then three times weekly, and then as needed for the remainder of the study. Based on the extent of the disc herniation, treatment ranged anywhere from six weeks to six months, with MRIs being performed at various stages to identify what effect, if any, the chiropractic care was having in regard to the disc herniation.

Research Supports Chiropractic Adjustments Helps With Back Pain and Herniated Disc

The investigators discovered that 80 percent of the subjects obtained a "good clinical outcome," meaning reduced discomfort and a reduction in other issues, such as numbness. Furthermore, 77 percent of these men and women also showed MRI evidence that their disc herniation was either reduced or resolved completely. This resulted in 78 percent of the study subjects being able to return to their place of employment and led the authors to conclude that chiropractic care is both "safe and helpful" for disc herniations.

If you have a herniated disc and suffer from chronic back pain and are near Jefferson Spine & Injury Center in Arlington, contact our office today to see what chiropractic treatment can do for you!

Reference
BenEliyahu, DJ. Magnetic resonance imaging and clinical follow-up: study of 27 patients receiving chiropractic care for cervical and lumbar disc herniations. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1996;19(9):597-606.