Herniated Disc Treatment in Orland Park, IL
The Experts at Relieving Your Pain
A herniated disc can cause significant pain and discomfort, but you don't have to live with it. Our chiropractors offer safe, non-surgical treatment options.
A herniated disc can cause significant pain and discomfort, making it difficult to perform everyday activities. At Chiro-Med Health & Wellness Centers in Orland Park, IL, our chiropractors offer safe and effective treatment options to help you find relief without surgery.
The Basics
What Is a Herniated Disc?
The spine is made up of vertebrae that are cushioned by discs. These discs have a tough exterior and a soft, gel-like interior. A herniated disc occurs when the soft interior pushes through a crack in the tough exterior. This can irritate nearby nerves and result in pain, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg.
Causes
What Causes a Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc is often the result of gradual, age-related wear and tear known as disc degeneration. As you age, your discs become less flexible and more prone to tearing or rupturing with even a minor strain or twist. Using your back muscles instead of your leg and thigh muscles to lift heavy objects can also lead to a herniated disc, as can twisting and turning while lifting. Rarely, a traumatic event such as a fall or a blow to the back is the cause.
Know the Signs
What Are the Symptoms of a Herniated Disc?
- Arm or leg pain, often sharp or burning
- Numbness or tingling in the area served by the affected nerves
- Weakness in the muscles served by the affected nerves
- Pain that worsens with certain movements or after sitting or standing
Non-Surgical Care
Herniated Disc Treatment from Our Orland Park, IL, Chiropractors
Our chiropractors will perform a thorough evaluation to determine the best course of treatment for your herniated disc. Treatment options may include:
Spinal Adjustment
Our chiropractor uses gentle, controlled force to realign the spine, taking pressure off the affected disc and nerves to relieve pain and restore function.
Spinal Decompression Therapy
This non-surgical technique gently stretches the spine, creating negative pressure that helps draw the herniated disc back into place and promotes healing.
StemWave Rx
Sound-wave technology stimulates the body's natural healing response, reducing inflammation and accelerating tissue repair around the injured disc.
Massage & Physical Therapy
Supportive therapies ease muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and rebuild strength and flexibility around the injured disc.
Get Relief from Herniated Disc Pain
Our Orland Park, IL, chiropractors are here to help you find relief without surgery. Contact Chiro-Med Health & Wellness Centers today to schedule your appointment.