Herniated Disc Specialist
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Spinal Correction Chiropractic: Michael Goldstein, DC
Michael Goldstein, DC
Chiropractor located in Ardmore, PA
When you’re suffering from a herniated disc, life can be painful. Your back hurts, or maybe it’s your neck, leg, or arm. There may be stiffness, numbness, or tingling. No matter what type of pain your herniated disc causes, Dr. Michael Goldstein at Spinal Correction Chiropractic in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, may be able to help. Through spinal decompression, cold laser therapy, low-force adjustments, and lifestyle counseling, Dr. Goldstein can help you manage your herniated disc pain.
Herniated Disc Q&A
What is a herniated disc?
A herniated disc occurs when some of the soft, jelly-like substance located between your vertebrae, also called spinal discs, slips through its exterior. When these discs are healthy, they act as cushions for the spine, absorbing shocks and jolts, as well as helping the spine twist and turn. When discs are herniated, they can put pressure on nearby nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or stiffness.
Herniated discs are often located in the lumbar spine, also known as the lower back, or the cervical spine (the neck). Although sometimes asymptomatic, the most common symptoms of herniated discs include:
- Back or neck pain
- Radiating pain in the arms or legs
- Numbness or weakness in the arms or legs
- Sciatica
What causes a herniated disc?
Herniated discs are common and can be caused by several things. For many people, they’re unable to identify a single event that caused their herniated disc. For others, they know exactly when and where it happened. One or more of the following are likely causes of herniated discs:
- Age
- Injuries, such as falls
- Obesity
- Lifting heavy items
- Degenerative discs
Because of the nature of the spine, herniated discs seldom completely heal on their own. Without treatment, chronic pain and limited mobility become a way of life.
What is the treatment for herniated discs?
When you’re looking for a non-invasive treatment for herniated discs, turn to Dr. Goldstein. He uses non-surgical approaches like spinal decompression techniques to help alleviate pain and help the spinal disc heal.
What is spinal decompression?
Dr. Goldstein uses spinal decompression to create negative pressure in the disc, causing it to retract. When this happens, it eliminates the pressure on the nerve that’s causing the pain.
Spinal decompression does more than just reduce pain. It also allows the disc to heal by reinstating the natural flow of oxygen and other nutrients. You simply lay on a computer-controlled traction table for 20-40 minutes while it gently manipulates your back, stretching your vertebrae just enough for the disc to return to its normal shape and size.
Through a customized and comprehensive treatment plan, Dr. Goldstein determines how many treatments you need and what other techniques may help. Most people need between 35-45 treatment sessions for complete healing, even though they start feeling relief much sooner.
Dr. Goldstein often uses spinal decompression in coordination with other chiropractic treatments, such as cold laser therapy and chiropractic adjustments as well as lifestyle counseling. If you think you may have a herniated disc, schedule a consultation with Dr. Goldstein to get to the root of your back pain.
