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Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc Treatment Indianapolis, IN

If you are suffering from a herniated disc or a bulging disc and you are looking for somewhere for treatment in the Indianapolis, IN area, then you need to call Dr. John Dettmer, DC of Spinal Aid of Indiana to assist you.

A herniated disc causes tingling, numbness, pain, and muscle loss. Some refer to a herniated disc incorrectly as a slipped disc. What has actually occurred is a tear in the tough ring on an intervertebral disc and the middle part of the disc begins to bulge through the intervertebral part of the disc. As a result of the tear, and the bulging, there is sometimes a discharge of inflammatory chemicals that causes the pain that is felt. The pain that is felt with a herniated disc is not because there is a pinching of any nerve endings, but because of the release of this chemical through the torn ring. Herniated disc will often times be the cause for lower back and leg pain. The symptoms of a herniated disc are really based on the location of the torn ring. The tear can cause no pain if the disc is the only tissue that has been injured, to severe pain that can affected the lower back and neck. Some have felt numbness and tingling, weakness in their muscles, paralysis, and a difference in their reflexes. Disc herniations can happen from everyday living and normal wear and tear. A lot of sufferers of disc herniations are individuals that have occupations that require them to constantly sit, and are found even more in individuals that do a great deal of lifting. Those who suffer herniated disc injuries from lifting are because they are lifting from their waist and not with their legs.

Dr. Dettmer can diagnosis a herniated or a bulging disc by doing the following:

- A physical examination
- Diagnostic imaging including: X-rays, CT scans, MRI's, and EMG's

Some of the treatments that you may receive for your herniated or bulging disc:

- Spinal Decompression
- Physical therapy
- Chiropractic manipulations
- Massage therapy
- Injections
- Bed rest with a lumbo-sacral belt for support

You can receive the treatment you need for your herniated/bulging disc from Dr. Dettmer at the Spinal Aid of Indiana in Indianapolis, IN. Let Dr. Dettmer and his staff see what can be done to make a difference in how you feel and relieve your pain once and for all.