Non surgical relief of herniated or ‘slipped disc’ injuries are available at the office of Bergen County chiropractor, Dr Peter Ferraro.  The Saddle Brook, NJ office offers non-invasive and non-surgical treatment options to treat pain associated with herniated discs.

A disc herniation is a displaced portion of the center part or nucleus of the disc that is pushed through a tear in the outer layer or annulus of the disc.  Pain results when irritating substances are released from this tear and also if the fragment touches or compresses a nearby nerve.  Disc herniation has some similarities to degenerative disc disease and discs that herniate are often in an early stage of degeneration.  Herniated discs are common in the low back or lumbar spine.

Two non-surgical treatment options available for NJ patients include spinal decompression therapy and PRP injections.

Spinal Decompression Therapy

With a very high success rate, Spinal Decompression Therapy helps keep patients out of the operating room and back on their feet without weeks of downtime. Published literature has shown a 92% success rate in treating disc injuries with decompression therapies, and Dr. Ferraro says that the vast majority of his patients have made a full recovery after decompression therapy.

During Spinal Decompression Therapy, patients are placed in a harness that keeps them in a stable position while a computer-controlled series of stretches targets specific areas of the spine.  The duration of the therapy session is approximately 25 minutes, with patients receiving a series of 20-25 sessions over a period of 7-8 weeks.  Dr. Ferraro offers decompression therapy in conjunction with manual treatments and physical therapy for maximum effectiveness.

Platelet Rich Protein (PRP) Injections

Platelet Rich Protein (PRP) injections is a cutting-edge medical technique that uses the patient’s own blood to help them heal. Since the solution being injected into the patient comes from his or her own body, there is very low risk for transmissible infection or allergic reaction. Additionally, early research has shown such positive results that it may be a way to avoid surgery and a lengthy recovery. Affiliated medical doctors at Dr Ferraro’s office perform the treatment.

Platelet Rich Protein injections have shown success in treating a variety of ailments including chronic back pain, degenerative disc disease, nerve inflammation, bursitis, joint pain and more.

Dr Ferraro and the superb clinical staff of physical therapists and medical doctors can help treat mild to severe disc herniations where surgery is either not recommended or unwanted by the patient. These types of cases often require some form of non surgical therapy in conjunction with Chiropractic care, hands on physical therapy, and pain management as needed.

For more information, please call the office of Dr Ferraro at 973-478-2212.

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

For severe back pain and neck pain from a herniated or bulging disc, Dr. Ferraro of New Jersey says spinal decompression is an effective treatment and often times can help patients avoid surgery. Published literature has shown a 92% success rate in treating disc injuries with decompression therapies.

During the procedure in Dr. Ferraro’s NJ office, patients are placed in a harness that keeps them in a stable position while a computer-controlled series of stretches targets specific areas of the spine.  The duration of the therapy session is approximately 25 minutes, with patients receiving a series of 20-25 sessions over a period of 7-8 weeks.  Dr. Ferraro offers decompression therapy in conjunction with manual treatments and physical therapy for maximum effectiveness. 

According to Dr. Ferraro, spinal decompression accomplishes two things. It increases the height between the vertebrae to create a negative pressure within a disc, which will then draw back the disc material. It also increases blood flow to the disc which allows the outer layer or the annular bands to start laying down new cartilage fibers, so that disc lesions can actually be treated without surgery.

“The beauty behind spinal decompression is that it allows the blood to return back to the disc, which enables the healing process,” says Dr. Ferraro.  “Blood is very essential to this whole process; increasing blood flow to the disc allows natural healing to occur.”

Dr. Ferraro was one of the first Chiropractors in NJ to offer the treatment and travels nationally training Chiropractors on using spinal decompression equipment.  Dr. Ferraro says the treatment is so effective, many members of the medical community, including doctors, surgeons, cardiologists and dentists visit his office for decompression treatment. 

Learn more about Spinal Decompression in New Jersey.

About Dr. Ferraro

Dr. Ferraro, D.C. specializes in the multidisciplinary non-surgical treatment of spinal conditions. His practices throughout New Jersey provide patients in Monmouth and Bergen County with comprehensive care for back, neck, leg, arm, and nerve conditions.

Dr. Ferraro, D.C. has over 12 years of experience in the chiropractic field and has become nationally recognized for his extensive work using non-surgical decompression technology along with being certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA).