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

Spinal Decompression therapy is one of the fastest growing non-surgical treatment options for back and neck pain associated with bulging or herniated discs.

Unlike surgery or medication, there are no documented risks or side effects associated with Decompression Therapy. Clinical studies have determined that the treatment is safe. Spinal Decompression Therapy is a proven treatment for the relief of lower back pain and has an estimated 92% success rate.

Spinal Decompression Therapy is completely safe—however–Spinal Decompression Therapy cannot help everyone.

Is Spinal Decompression Therapy Right For You?

In my New Jersey Spinal Decompression practice, I am very selective about which patients can receive decompression therapy, or IDD Therapy as it is sometimes called. Patients who are generally not good candidates for decompression therapy are those who are morbidly obese, have metal implants in their spine, have severe osteoporosis, or have had recent vertebral fracture.  Each case is different, that is why no decisions about your personal treatment can be made without a comprehensive evaluation.

When a physician follows all of the correct protocol and is selective about which patients receive decompression therapy, the success rate is extremely high.

Spinal Decompression Therapy is an innovative approach for the relief of lower back syndromes, including:

•Herniated or bulging discs

•Degenerative Disc Disease

•Posterior Facet Syndrome

•Sciatica

•Acute or chronic back pain

To learn more about Spinal Decompression Therapy, visit http://stopbackandneckpain.com/custom_content/c_85732_idd_therapy.html .  If you are searching for a NJ Chiropractor, call our office to set up a consultation at 973-478-2212.

You may have heard the term “slipped disc” used to describe a lower back injury.  Discs do not actually “slip”.  Rather, they may herniate or bulge out from between the bones.  A herniation is a displaced fragment 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.

What causes discs to herniate?

Many factors decrease the strength and resiliency of the disc and increase the risk of disc herniation.  Life style choices such as smoking, lack of regular exercise, and inadequate nutrition contribute to poor disc health.  Poor posture, daily wear and tear, injury or trauma, and incorrect lifting or twisting further stress the disc. If the disc is already weakened, it may herniate with a single movement or strain such as coughing or bending to pick up a pencil.

How do I know if I have a disc herniation?

Herniated discs are most likely to affect people between the ages of 30 and 40.  Disc herniations may be present without causing pain.  The most common symptom will be pain in the area of the herniation that may radiate across the hips or into the buttocks.  You may also experience numbness or pain radiating down your leg to the ankle or foot.  If the herniation is large enough, you may notice weakness with extension of your big toe and you may be unable to walk on your toes or heels.  In severe cases of lumbar disc herniation, you may experience changes in your bowel or bladder function and may have difficulty with sexual function.

How is a disc herniation treated?

Mild to moderate disc herniations can usually be treated conservatively with stretching, exercise therapy and chiropractic care.  More advanced cases will often require some form of spinal decompression, such as traction or mechanical decompression, in conjunction with chiropractic care. 

Occasionally, a herniation may be severe enough to warrant surgical intervention.  These cases are usually reserved as a last resort when other forms of therapy have failed to relieve pain, or if there is significant compression of the spinal cord or nerves.

What is Spinal Decompression?

Spinal Decompression Therapy is a proven treatment for the relief of lower back pain. With an up to 86% success rate, thousands of patients have experienced dramatic pain relief and healing.

 Spinal Decompression Therapy is an innovative approach for the relief of lower back syndromes, including:

 •Herniated or bulging discs                                         

•Degenerative Disc Disease                                                              

•Posterior Facet Syndrome

•Sciatica

•Acute or chronic back pain

Spinal Decompression Therapy is non-surgical, non-invasive, and typically does not involve pain medications. The treatment is not only safe and painless, but also comfortable and relaxing. The course of therapy includes approximately 20 treatment sessions and is completed in about 35 days. Each procedure is performed with a patented intervertebral decompression device and is performed by a certified clinician, specializing in back pain care. The treatment sessions are brief, lasting approximately 30 minutes.

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).

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