Chiropractic and Disc Herniation Treatment

Dr. Berklich sees many people weekly in our busy Alpharetta chiropractic office who are trying to find relief from the pain and issues they feel due to herniated discs. Our experience isn't unique; the medical research verifies that chiropractic therapy is a successful way to treat herniated disc pain.

Don't Suffer! Dr. Berklich and Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Disc Herniation

One particular research study involved 27 people, 8 male and 19 female, who had magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirming a disc herniation in either their neck or lower back. The individuals reported that they were experiencing pain, diminished range of motion, and sensory issues bad enough to keep them off work.

During the course of the research study, the participants were treated using one of two common chiropractic techniques: traction for herniated discs in the cervical area or flexion distraction for the people who had herniation issues in the low back.

Each person was treated four or five times per week for the first two weeks, then three times each week, and then as needed for the rest of the study. Depending on the seriousness of the disc herniation, therapy ranged anywhere from six weeks to six months, with MRIs being conducted at various stages to identify what effect, if any, the chiropractic care was having in regard to the disc herniation.

Research Supports Chiropractic Therapy Helps With Back Issues and Herniated Disc

The authors found that 80% of the participants enjoyed a "good clinical outcome," meaning reduced discomfort and a reduction in other issues, such as numbness. Also, 77 percent of these men and women also showed MRI evidence that their disc herniation was either reduced or resolved completely. This resulted in 78% of the study participants being able to return to their place of employment and led the researchers to conclude that chiropractic is both "safe and helpful" for disc herniations.

If you have a herniated disc and suffer from chronic back pain and are near Dr. Berklich in Alpharetta, contact our office today to see what chiropractic adjustments can do for you!

Reference
BenEliyahu, DJ. Magnetic resonance imaging and clinical follow-up: study of 27 patients receiving chiropractic care for cervical and lumbar disc herniations. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1996;19(9):597-606.