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

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