Back Pain Treatment by Warwickshire Chiropractors and Warwickshire Physiotherapists, 3D animated models for various Back Pain injuries and conditions such as (1) Sciatica, (2) Degenerative disc, (3) Herniated disc, (4) Facet Joints, (5) Scoliosis, (6) Kyphosis and Posture (7) Back Neck and Pain Decompression (they can be found under the listing “Types of Pain” in our “Back Pain” Section. 3D animated models are also available for Neck,(TMJ. Whiplash) Shoulder,(Rotator Cuff Injury) Wrist, (Carpal Tunnel and RSI ) Hip injury and Heel Pain (Plantar fasciitis) and Injuries in their various named pain sections). For the management of Pain, here at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic we use the latest Low Level Lasers which accelerate the recovery and healing process leading to a significant reduction in pain inflammation. A 5 star rating has been awarded to Low Level Laser Therapy, our laser section can be found listed under ”Pain Relief”, please also view our ”Low level Laser Testimonial Video”
Prolapsed Disc
The discs are small circular cushions between the vertebrae (bones) in the spine. The discs are compressible and act as shock absorbers for the bones of the spine. Disc herniation or bulge is a type of damage to the outer fibres of the intervertebral disc causing protrusion of central gelatinous mass through the outer fibres of the disc and resulting in compression ad/or chemical irritation of the adjacent nerves and structures of the spinal canal. Herniated discs press on the nerves where they exit from the spinal column, and this may causes severe pain.
Causes
Herniated discs can occur when discs lose fluid content and they become thinner and provide less cushioning. At this point the outer fibres may tear, and the inside part may then push through the tear and press on the nerves in this area.
Symptoms
Pain: the severity and location of the pain depend upon the level of the herniated disc is and the size of herniation. Pain may be down one or both legs. Pain may spread over the buttocks, down the back of one or both thighs and into the calf muscles. Other symptoms include numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs or feet.
Cauda Equina syndrome: decreased or loss of function of bowel or bladder sphincters and/or numbness in the saddle area, i.e. area between the legs. This is an emergency and urgent medical intervention is required as there is a likelihood of permanent damage to the nerves controlling bladder or bowel sphincters.
