Disc Problems? Find out about Back Surgery Alternatives!

Have you found yourself wondering how to handle the extreme pain in your back? Have you been diagnosed with disc problems? If so, your medical physician may have recommended spinal surgery. While surgery is sometimes necessary, especially in cases of trauma or severe bone, disc and nerve destruction (due to a variety of causes, from infection to cancer), the vast majority of people with back pain and/or sciatica never need it. Consult with your doctor of chiropractic and ask about back surgery alternatives.

What are discs?

The intervertebral discs are little pads that lie between the vertebrae; each disc has a tough outer ring and a soft gel-like center. The discs separate the vertebrae and, because they’re knitted into the bones, also join them together. They act like little shock absorbers, cushioning the bones so they don’t crash against each other as you walk, which would be very painful. Discs help give the spine its curve, flexibility and strength,

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Pain caused by two types of Disc Herniation!

There are two types of herniations: protrusions and prolapses. A protrusion can occur if the gel-like center (nucleus pulposi) bulges, pushing the outer ring (annular fibrosis) out of shape. A prolapse occurs if the nucleus bulges out so much that it actually separates from the rest of the disc. If the prolapsed disc goes into the spinal cord or puts pressure on nerves, it may cause severe pain that could make sitting, standing, walking, lifting, eliminating body wastes, sneezing, coughing and moving nearly impossible. In extreme cases, foot or leg numbness or a loss of muscle control may occur.

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Of the thousands of surgical procedures performed each year for discs, medical authorities admit that a large number are unnecessary, with many of those who have surgery in the same or worse pain after the operation. To make matters worse, if surgery is ineffective the first time, a second or third operation will not help. Even successful operations could cause scar tissue, permanent spinal weakness, distortion and instability.

Chiropractic care has an answer for you with back surgery alternatives. It can save many thousands of back pain sufferers from unnecessary spinal surgery each year. Anyone facing the prospect of spinal surgery should, if possible, obtain the opinion of a doctor of chiropractic and information about back surgery alternatives before making a decision.

Our doctors at McKim Health Clinics treat our patients with a back surgery alternative, the DRS Protocol™, a non-surgical spinal decompression therapy which relieves back pain associated with spinal and disc problems. Before prescribing a course of treatment, you will be given a thorough examination to determine whether you are a candidate for the DRS Protocol™ Therapy.

Let us help you regain your ability to function pain-free in your day-to-day activities with your family and friends! Contact our doctors at McKim Health Clinics by calling our Nampa or Boise offices or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information about the DRS Protocol™ back surgery alternative. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID obtain pain-free living.