Disc Injury? No More Pain in the Neck (or Back!)! Osteopathy Can Help!
- MudgeerabaOsteopathy
- May 8
- 3 min read
Back and neck pain is something most of us experience at some point in our lives. It can be caused by various issues, but one common cause is a Disc Injury. If you've ever felt a sharp or shooting pain down your back, neck, legs or arms, you may have wondered what’s causing it and how to fix it. Fortunately, Osteopathy can be a great way to help diagnose, manage and treat disc injuries.
What is a Disc Injury?
Your spine is made up of 30 bones known as vertebrae, which are positioned on top of one another. Between these bones are discs, also known as intervertebral discs, which act like cushions or shock absorbers. They're held in place by muscles, ligaments, and the vertebrae themselves. These discs help prevent your vertebrae from rubbing together and also allow your spine to bend and move freely.
A Disc Injury occurs when one of these discs gets damaged, usually by pressure, wear and tear, or sudden movements or loading. The injury can cause the disc to change form and press against nearby nerves. This is often referred to as a bulged, herniated or slipped disc.
Common Symptoms of a Disc Injury
If you have a disc injury, you may experience some or all of these symptoms:
Back or neck pain that can often feel sharp or aching, especially when you move, twist or bend.
Leg or arm pain that shoots down one or both legs or arms. This is usually referred to as Sciatica (pain down the leg/s) or nerve radiculopathy.
Numbness, burning or tingling sensation in one or both of your legs, feet, arms or hands.
Weakness may be noticed in one or both of your legs or arms, or it may affect your ability to move or lift things as usual.
How Osteopathy can Help with Disc Injuries?
Osteopathy is a hands-on therapy that focuses on how the bones, muscles, joints, circulation, nerves, and other soft tissues work together. An Osteopath uses a range of gentle techniques to help improve the mobility and function of your body to promote healing.
Here’s How Osteopathy can be Helpful for a Disc Injury:
Relieves Pain and Inflammation: With the use of techniques such as massage, stretching and joint manipulation. This can help reduce muscle tension and inflammation around the injured disc and help relieve pain, improve circulation, and speed up the healing process.
Improves Posture and Alignment:Â Osteopaths may assess your posture and may offer advice on improving how you sit, stand, and move. Restoring proper alignment can help reduce stress and load on the injured disc and help the healing process.
Strengthens Muscles: Â If you have an injured disc, surrounding muscles may become weak or tight. Osteopaths may provide you with rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the muscles that support your spine, to reduce the risk of future injuries and to help prevent the injury from getting worse.
When to Seek Osteopathic Treatment?
If you have a Disc injury, it’s important to seek treatment as soon as possible. Early intervention can help prevent the injury from becoming worse and can help speed up your recovery.
At Mudgeeraba Osteopathy, your treatment is tailored to your specific condition. Your Osteopath will assess your injury, listen to what your symptoms are, and create a treatment plan that is right for you. Whether it’s targeted manipulation, stretching (..etc.), specific exercises, or lifestyle advice, we will address your unique needs.
A Disc Injury can be painful and frustrating, and can really affect your life, but it’s important to remember that recovery is possible with the right treatment. Osteopathy provides a gentle, non-invasive approach to managing and treating Disc Injuries. Disc Injuries can occur at any level of your spine, whether it is your back or neck and is usually accompanied with leg or arm pain. By working with your Osteopath, you can reduce pain, improve movement, and get back to normal, doing the things you love.
If you're dealing with Back or Neck Pain or are experiencing symptoms of a Disc Injury, please consider giving Osteopathy a try. Feel free to call us 0401 155 550 or Book Online by clicking the link button.
It could be exactly what you need to feel better and regain your quality of life!
Disc Injury? No More Pain in the Neck (or Back!)! Osteopathy Can Help!
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