What Is A Herniated Disc in Kingston WA?

Herniated discs in Kingston WA are becoming a bigger problem in the United States. When a patient is diagnosed with disc herniation, they either chose drugs or surgery. Per a study by the National Institute of Health, the highest prevalence of disc herniation happens to both men and women between 30-50 years old, with the male to female ratio of 2:1.¹

What is a Herniated Disc?

The spine is separated into three sections: Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar. The spine is designed to protect the nerves from your brain down to the hip. Each “bone” in the spine is called a vertebra. The discs where the nerve endings run through are between each vertebra. These discs protect the spinal column by absorbing the shocks from daily activities such as walking, lifting, and twisting.

A herniated disc is a slipped disc along the spinal cord. The condition occurs when all or part of the soft center of a spinal disc is forced through a weakened part of the disc causing it to bulge and herniate.

When is it most common?

Disc Herniation usually occurs for both men and women between the ages of 30 to 50. This could happen because the elasticity and water content of the nucleus in the disc decreases with age. Usually, disc herniation starts with slight pain and discomfort. It is often misdiagnosed as some symptoms are numbness rather than pain.

Decompression Therapy in Kingston WA

At Foundation Chiropractic, we use decompression therapy to help disc herniation. The Decompression Therapy is a modality that uses traction to take pressure off the nerves that are pinched off by the disc bulges. Decompression therapy is FDA approved modality in the United States and is widely popular especially with rehabilitating injured athletes.

Many patients who have herniated discs do not notice symptoms right away. It is always recommended to see your doctor if you have any questions regarding disc herniation or pain.

Foundation Chiropractic in Kingston, WA offers Decompression Therapy as a part of the treatment plan for Disc Herniation. Mention this blog and you will receive one complimentary session for Depression Therapy. Call us to schedule your appointment.

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^{1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907819/}