Montero Chiropractic Clinic sees many patients weekly in our busy Yuma chiropractic office who are trying to find relief from the discomfort and issues they feel due to herniated discs. Our experience isn't unique; the medical research confirms that chiropractic adjustments is an effective way to treat herniated disc problems.
One particular 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 subjects documented that they were experiencing pain, diminished range of motion, and sensory problems bad enough to keep them off work.
During the course of the research period, the participants were treated using one of two common chiropractic techniques: traction for herniated discs in the cervical area or flexion distraction for the patients who had herniation issues in the lumbar area.
Each person was seen four or five times per week for the first two weeks, then three times each week, and then as needed for the rest of the study. Depending on the seriousness 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.
The investigators discovered that 80% of the patients enjoyed a "good clinical outcome," meaning reduced discomfort and a reduction in other issues, such as numbness. Also, 77% of these individuals also showed MRI evidence that their disc herniation was either reduced or resolved completely. This resulted in 78% of the study subjects being able to return to their place of work and led the researchers 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 Montero Chiropractic Clinic in Yuma, contact our office today to see what chiropractic adjustments 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.
Dr. Humberto Montero is a Chiropractor practicing in Yuma, Arizona. Dr. Montero specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Montero seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
