Understanding Disc Fragments with Minster Chiropractic Center: From Surgical Solutions to Conservative Chiropractic Care
If you've been told you have a disc fragment, migrated disc prolapse, or disc extrusion, you're likely feeling overwhelmed and maybe a little apprehensive. Breathe—you're not alone, and there are real solutions that can help you get your life back. Minster Chiropractic Center is here for you.
WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN YOUR SPINE?
Think of your spinal discs as jelly donuts cushioning the bones in your back. A disc fragment occurs when that inner "jelly" breaks through the outer layer and actually moves away from where it started. When this happens, it can press on nearby nerves, triggering that shooting pain down your leg, numbness, or weakness you've been experiencing. We want you to know what’s happening!
YOU HAVE OPTIONS—AND SURGERY ISN'T YOUR ONLY ANSWER
What many patients don't realize is: you don't have to go right to surgery. While surgical options like transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy exist for severe cases and have helped many patients (1), there's a gentler path you might want to check out first.
COX® TECHNIC: A PROVEN NON-SURGICAL APPROACH
Flexion-distraction manipulation (aka Cox® Technic) offers real hope for people dealing with disc fragments. Research shows this specialized chiropractic technique can effectively manage the radiating leg pain and back discomfort produced by disc extrusions. (2)
What makes Cox® Technic stand out? Instead of the twisting you might associate with chiropractic treatment, this gentle approach utilizes a specialized table that allows the chiropractor like yours at Minster Chiropractic Center to create a rhythmic pumping motion while keeping contact with the spine at the appropriate specific level of pain. This motion works to:
- Lower pressure inside your disc
- Help reposition the herniated material
- Decompress those pinched nerves
- Widen the space between your vertebrae
It's non-invasive, drug-free, and has helped countless patients avoid surgery while getting back to the activities that make their lives happy.
Understanding your condition is the first step toward healing. Researchers continue studying how disc herniations affect surrounding muscles and tissues (3), giving us better insights into treatment approaches.
You deserve to investigate all your options before making major decisions about surgery. Many patients find that starting with conservative chiropractic care—especially Cox® Technic—gives them the relief they need without undergoing surgery. Maybe see see what conservative care can do for you first?
Your pain doesn't have to be permanent. There's a path forward, and it starts with a conversation with a qualified chiropractor trained in Cox® Technic, like yours at Minster Chiropractic Center.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Joel Dixon from Australia on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates the relief possible for a patient with disc extrusion with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
