Herniated Disc Treatment in Naperville IL

What You Need to Know about Herniated Disks

The human spine is made of disks, muscles, and ligaments which are systematically arranged to form a complex delicate structure known as the spinal cord. The work of the discs is to ensure easy but minimal movement of the human spine and absorb the shock that might result from walking, lifting or sudden awkward movement of the spine. When the soft part of the disk protrudes through the outer ring due to weakness, the condition is medically termed as disk herniation.

Common Causes of Spinal Discs Herniations
The discs of the spine become herniated when the outer softer ring gets weak hence making the inner portion slightly slip out of position. In most instances, it happens with age unless an individual gets hurt. It can happen when someone turns suddenly to pick an object such as lifting a bulky or heavy material. We also see this occur in people who are overweight as the spine is holding more weight.

How to Diagnose Spinal Discs Herniation
In most cases, our Naperville chiropractor will first conduct a physical exam to detect the main source of your pain and discomfort. Our chiropractor will ask you some questions regarding your medical history and also take imaging scans to see the current structure of your bones.

At Symmetry Chiropractic Acupuncture, we employ the latest modern techniques to make sure that your initial health condition is successfully restored.