Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide? One of the most common sources of back and neck pain is a herniated disc. Read on to discover how we at Algonquin Chiropractic treat this condition.

Too often, people jump to conclusions about their herniated disc treatment. They assume that popular “quick fixes” like prescription opioids, steroid injections, or surgery will solve their problem.

There are two problems with these options:

1. They are not as effective as people would like them to be.
2. They come with significant health risks.

At Algonquin Chiropractic, we don’t want to put you at risk of getting addicted to pain killers. Nor do we want you to rely on epidural steroid injections, which only provide temporary relief. And we certainly want to help you avoid the risks of surgery.

Therefore, we use the medication- and surgery-free method of chiropractic care to help our patients overcome their pain.

If you come to Algonquin Chiropractic for your herniated disc treatment, you will receive chiropractic care tailored to your needs. We will perform a thorough examination of your herniated disc and determine the best course of action.

Your personalized treatment plan may include any of the following techniques:

• Massage Therapy – relieves muscle tension and stress
• Cox Technic – gently decompressing the spine
• Electrical Stimulation – regulates pain and reduces inflammation
• Vibration Therapy – recuperates core strength and posture
• Super Pulsed Laser – quickens soft tissue regeneration
• Custom Orthotics – improves the functioning of the feet, knees, hips, pelvis, and spine
• Spinal Bracing – stabilizes the trunk of the body

By effectively combining these treatments, we have helped many patients achieve a 50% improvement within the first 2-4 weeks! Of course, we cannot guarantee these results. But what we can promise is to work with the patient to get the best possible results and adjust the treatment strategy as needed.

One of the worst things about a bulging disc is how seemingly harmless activities, like sitting or lying down, can worsen the pain. We understand how frustrating this truth can be. Therefore, we want to help.

We assist our patients by teaching them simple activities they can do every day to decrease the pain. For example, there are many gentle stretches patients can do instead of sitting to reduce their discomfort. We also recommend many other home remedies, including ice, topical analgesics, and better sleep positions.

If you live in Algonquin, IL, and believe you have a herniated disc, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We want to work with you to bring you the relief you deserve.