Disc Injuries

To treat chiropractic concerns including disc injuries in Hamburg, NY, look no further than the experienced team at Bukaty Family Chiropractic. We offer a comprehensive range of chiropractic interventions in an accessible state-of-the-art facility for numerous neuromusculoskeletal complaints in patients of all ages.

Tell Me More About the Body’s Discs

The vertebral or spinal discs positioned between the vertebra of the spine are cartilaginous joints that are important for three reasons:

• They are shock absorbers.

• They act as stabilizing, support structures holding the vertebrae of the spine together.

• They allow for very slight mobility in the spine, also called micromotions.

There are 23 of these very vital joints, and they consist of two main parts, which are:

• Annulus fibrous or outer shell of the disc, made up of collagen fibers

• Nucleus pulposus, which is the inner core of fibers suspended in a mucoprotein gel

Like other parts of the neuromusculoskeletal system, they may be affected by aging and injury, and our team is well versed in managing and treating disc injuries or disc degeneration that may cause pain, weakness, numbness/tingling, limited function, and impede your range of motion.

How Do Disc Injuries Happen?

There are two main types of disc injuries:

• Herniated discs

• Bulging discs

A bulging disc is when the mucoprotein gel pushes against the other shell of the disc, making a bubble or bulge. When a patient has a herniated or prolapsed disc, it means that the membrane of the core has ruptured, and the gel is leaking.

Disc injuries occur more frequently as we age, due to disc degeneration, but they can also be caused by:

• Improper lifting of heavy items without the support of your legs, which can be further exacerbated if you twist while lifting.

• Carrying extra weight

• Not maintaining an active lifestyle or forgoing regular exercise

• Weak back and abdominal muscles

• Repetitive motion movements

• Frequent driving

• Smoking

Chiropractic Interventions for Disc Injuries

At Bukaty Family Chiropractic offering chiropractic treatment for disc injuries in Hamburg, NY, our team may recommend a tailored treatment plan including one or more of the following therapies:

• Cervical and lumbar decompression to stretch the spine, relieve the symptoms of disc injuries, and reposition vertebrae and discs.

• Manual chiropractic adjustments to realign the spine.

• Hot and cold therapy for pain relief

• Stretching exercises to keep you strong and flexible

Chiropractic is helpful for patients who need conservative disc injury care or preventative care.

Contact Information

At Bukaty Family Chiropractic, every patient is treated like a member of our family. For a chiropractic appointment for disc injuries in Hamburg, NY, with our team, call us now at 716-627-3668 or text us at 716-771-2320.