Bergen County spinal disc doctor, Dr. Peter Ferraro, explains the term “slipped disc”, as well as how to detect and treat this condition also known as herniated disc. NJ patients with spinal disc injuries should know that discs don’t, in fact, actually “slip.” They either become herniated or bulge out between the vertebrae. A herniation is actually displaced gelatinous fluid that migrates from the center part of the disc through a tear in the outer layers of the disc.

Pain is caused from irritating chemical substances being released from the tear in the outer layer of the disc as well as mechanical compression of  a nearby nerve root. Herniated discs are very common in the low back and neck or lumbar and cervical spine. Degenerative disc disease can also cause many of the same symptoms.

Dr. Peter Ferraro, known for treating spinal disc injuries in NJ, explains that there are many factors that cause discs to herniate. Lifestyle choices are a very common factor; smoking, lack of regular exercise and inadequate nutrition/hydration can all contribute to poor disc health. Poor posture, daily wear and tear, injury or trauma, and incorrect lifting or twisting can also contribute to spinal disc injuries. If the disc is already weak, a simple strain such as coughing or bending can cause it to herniate.

Do You Have A Herniated Disc Injury?

Detecting a herniated disc needs a well trained Physician who performs Orthopedic and Neurological testing as well as an MRI for true confirmation. Herniated discs are more commonly found to affect people between the ages of 30 and 40 but can truly affect anyone from the teen athlete to the Geriatric patient. A telltale symptom is pain in the area of the herniation that may radiate across the hips or into the buttocks as well as possibly into the arms and hands. Numbness or radiating pain to the upper or lower extremities can also be common symptoms.

The NJ spinal disc doctors at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation as well as the superb clinical staff of Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists can help treat mild to severe disc herniations where surgery is either not recommended or unwanted by the patient. These type of cases often require some form of spinal decompression therapy (offered by Dr. Ferraro, ) in conjunction with Chiropractic care, hands on Physical Therapy, Acupuncture and Pain Management as needed.

Dr. Ferraro at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation can help with spinal disc pain. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about spinal disc pain, herniated discs or treating any other conditions by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212

Bergen County chiropractor, Dr. Peter Ferraro, explains how regular exercise not only has significant cardiovascular benefits, but can also help maintain and strengthen the body’s store and supply of connective tissue, muscle and bone.

Bergen County chiropractic patients should know that osteoporosis affects more than 10 million women in the United States, and leads to bone mass and possible factures of hip and lumbar vertebras. About 55% of all Americans older than age 50 have low bone mass, even though the human body is actually designed to withstand a large amount of wear and tear. A self-healing, self-renewing machine, the human cell needs regular exercise to continue to regenerate and heal the body.

Weight bearing exercise is most beneficial for Bergen County patients, as one of the primary structural purposes of the bone is load-bearing. Long bones support the weight of your body and skeletal muscles support the functions of the bone, so weight bearing exercise keeps both the bone and muscle strong and working.

If your body is not getting enough physical work, it begins to break down muscle and bone tissue and use those biochemical components elsewhere, where the need is greater. Sufficient exercise regularly and without fail is the best way to keep the bone and muscle tissue from breaking down and possibly leading to lower bone mass and even osteoporosis.

Bergen County Chiropractor

Dr. Ferraro and his team at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation can help patients maintain a regular exercise routine by creating customized exercise plans.  Those who become members of Dr Ferraro’s website even have access to videos that demonstrate how to perform various exercises for different body parts.

With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about exercise, nutrition or treating any other conditions by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212.