Eden Prairie Chiropractic Clinic Talks About Bulging Discs

Eden Prairie Chiropractic Clinic Talks About Bulging Discs

Chiropractic Eden Prairie MN Discs

Have you ever heard of a slipped disc? It’s a misnomer. Discs never “slip”, but they can bulge. When they do a Eden Prairie chiropractor may be able to help.

Intervertebral disc disorders are referred to as "contained" or "non-contained." A bulging disc is considered a contained disc disorder.


What is a bulging disc?

A bulging disc is actually the tough outer layer of cartilage in between your vertebrae that has not fully broken open - think of squeezing a balloon filled with hair gel. The disc may protrude into the spinal canal without pain or breaking open, instead, a small bubble pops out but remains attached to the disc.

Discs are exactly the right size to fit between your vertebrae so when a disc bulges, it extends outside the space it should normally occupy and can push into nerves in your spinal column.

Bulging is considered part of the normal aging process of the disc making bulging discs an extremely common spinal injury. A bulging disc can stay relatively pain free and undetected until you twist the wrong way, lift the wrong object, sneeze, or cough. A bulging disc can cause excruciating pain, lead to a diminished range of motion, and can in some cases cause organ dysfunction.

The good news is that even an acute disc bulge can heal itself over time and your chiropractor can likely help the healing process happen more efficiently.


Here are 4 steps you can follow to ease the pain of a bulging disc:

1. Develop a relationship with your Eden Prairie chiropractor

There are many bulging disc treatments; talk to your chiropractor and ask questions about your MRI or X-ray. Everyone is different and a good chiropractor can help you find the correct wellness path and will not close off any avenue to get you well.

2. Improve your posture

Reduce or eliminate bending, lifting, twisting and even sitting for too long. Sleep on your back with your knees propped up, or on your side with a pillow between your legs. These simple adjustments will ease the stress on the disc in question.

3. Strengthen your core

Your abdominal muscles and leg muscles all support your back. Modified yoga or Pilates routines that eliminate twisting, stooping or bending can help heal your bulging disc or help to prevent further damage.

Contact our team at ChiroFit Health & Wellness today if you are suffering with this problem. We look forward to hearing from you.

Office Hours

Monday
9:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 5:00pm


Tuesday
9:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 5:00pm


Wednesday
9:00am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm


Thursday
9:00am - 1:00pm


Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm


Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Tuesday:

With Jen
(60 minute session)

9:00am - 1:00pm

With Laurel
(60 minute session)

2:00pm - 5:00pm

With Naomi
(60 or 90 minute session)

9:00am - 2:30pm


Wednesday:

With Candy
(60 or 90 minute session)

9:00am - 3:00pm

With Naomi
(60 or 90 minute session)

10:00am - 1:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm


Thursday:

With Laurel
(60 minute session)

9:00am - 1:00pm

With Naomi
(60 or 90 minute session)

9:00am - 1:00pm


Friday

With Laurel
(60 minute session)

9:00am - 12:00pm

With Naomi
(60 or 90 minute session)

9:00am - 12:00pm

During office hours, please schedule ahead of time to ensure best accommodation to you! Appointments are 10-15 minutes in length and can accompany any chiropractic appointment you make.

Tuesday
Options available between 2pm-5pm


Thursday
Options available between 9am-1pm


Friday
Options available between 9am-1pm

Every 15 Minutes during operational hours

ChiroFit Health & Wellness
7118 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 943-2404