Unfortunately, a large number of our Jacksonville patients are familiar with the pain caused by a herniated disc all too well. Fortunately, Chanatry Chiropractic has helped many people with disc pain, and a number of research studies have confirmed that chiropractic can help people recover from this kind of condition.
In one study, researchers from Switzerland selected 148 patients who were suffering with pain in their lower back and legs due to a herniated disc (which was confirmed through magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI). Each individual then received chiropractic adjustments that focused on the area of his or her disc issue.
Results were gathered after the first treatment session at set intervals--namely, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year to determine what kind of short-term and long-term effects, if any, chiropractic care offers when it comes to resolving this particular problem. Among the data collected was the individual's self-reported changes in both back and leg pain.
The authors found that, overall, the patients reported "significant improvement" for both types of pain every time the results were collected. In fact, over 90% of the individuals reported that their pain "improved" within the first three months, with 88% still citing improvement one year after their first treatment session.
Even those people who were defined as "chronic" still reported an improvement in pain at a rate of 89% one year beyond when treatment first began. This is the same positive effect that was found in the following case study.
In this study, a 26-year-old man had presented with disc herniation symptoms such as pain in the low back, left leg, and left groin area, along with left foot drop and muscle weakness. He had suffered with these problems for more than two years after sustaining a sports injury, and his herniated disc was confirmed via MRI.
After receiving chiropractic, "The patient responded favorably and his multi-symptom complex resolved within 90 days of treatment." Furthermore, the patient was still experiencing relief one year after the chiropractic intervention.
Studies like these show how helpful chiropractic can be when it comes to alleviating herniated disc pain and treating the symptoms they cause. So, if you are suffering from back pain caused by a herniated disc and want to find some relief, chiropractic may be an effective solution.
Don't suffer from chronic herniated disc pain. Give our Jacksonville office a call today at (904) 743-6700 for a consultation or appointment.
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Dr. Mike C. Chanatry works with Dr. David K. Rouse providing quality chiropractic care to patients in Jacksonville, FL. If you suffer from back pain, neck pain, arm or leg pain, headache, TMJ, sciatica, or have been involved in an auto accident, our Clinic is located directly across from Jacksonville University on University Blvd N. The physicians at Chanatry Chiropractic can improve your health.