Prevent Back and Disc Surgery
Jacob, a young man, came into our office this past summer with severe low back, hip, and sciatic pain after being in a car accident a few months before. He was ranking his pain level at a 10 out of 10 on our pain scale. He complained that he was barely able to walk, unable to stand, work, or drive, and was basically bed-bound. He was seeing his primary doctor and an orthopedic surgeon for his back pain, and they told him he had severe disc bulges and herniation’s and needed back surgery as soon as possible, as that was the only solution for his severe pain. Nathan decided to try one last option to prevent back and disc bulge herniation surgery at Macomb Township Chiropractic.
Dr. Chris took some x-rays and found multiple areas in his spine that were very misaligned, causing the disc bulges and herniation’s that were pinching on many of the nerves in his back, hip and leg. Jacob was immediately put on a care plan which included regular chiropractic adjustments, treatment on our disc decompression machine, postural rehabilitation (to correct the shape of the spine), and muscle and nerve gun therapy.
Back surgery is always a risk, and many doctors will tell you that you have no other options to relieve the pain especially if you have disc bulges. But Jacob is a perfect example that you have other options! Chiropractic should always be a consideration before deciding upon surgery. Listen to Jacob’s video testimonial on YouTube and see it can help!
Chiropractic is one of the best non-evasive alternatives to risky back or neck surgeries. Not only is it non-evasive, but it is medication free, you have a faster recovery time, and there is no risk of complications that can occur with surgery or anesthesia. Our office regularly treats patients who were told they need surgery, and we have been able to help them not only avoid the surgery, but correct the problem that has been causing them their pain. A recent study conducted by The National Institute of Health showed that 42% of all people with neck and back pain are first referred to an Orthopedic Surgeon before a Chiropractor. Many people don’t know Chiropractic can be a better option than surgery. Studies have also shown that up to 25% of all neck and back surgeries fail, and require a second surgery.
What are the Symptoms of Patients who are Recommended Surgery?
Symptoms for back or neck surgery recommendation include: chronic pain, numbness or weakness in the legs or arms, difficulty walking or performing daily activities, sleeping difficulties, radiating pain, disc bulges or herniation, or pinched nerves. Surprisingly, these are all the exact same symptoms Chiropractic treats successfully on a daily basis.
What Kind of Problems Arise from Neck or Back Surgeries?
There are many problems and complications that can arise from risky spinal surgeries. General surgical complications like infection, bleeding, blood clots, and anesthesia reactions are always a concern. On top of that, spine specific risks like permanent nerve damage, weakness, paralysis, spinal fluid leaks, hardware failure, and persistent pain are also a possible risk.In addition, some studies show a person can be the same or worse after spine surgery, and 75% of patients need another back surgery withing just 5 years.
How Does Chiropractic Help?
Chiropractic can address all of the same concerns one has with back and neck pain when they visit an orthopedic surgeon. It is perfect for pinched nerves, herniated discs, and back and neck pain in general. Adjustments can realign the spine, take pressure off of the discs, release pinched nerves, increase blood flow, promote healing, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health and function.
What Does Macomb Township Chiropractic Offer?
We offer state-of-the-art treatments geared to preventing many of our patients from having to undergo neck, back and disc surgery. Our disc decompression therapy machine can be used on the neck or back to gently pull and separate the discs, which immediately relieves pinched nerves and can help with disc bulges or herniation’s. Dr. Chris is an expert in Postural Rehabilitation which aims to not only stop your pain, but to correct the reason you are having your pain. Therapy with our pulsating adjustment instruments stimulates the nerves and muscles, and ice therapy calms irritated nerves and muscles in the neck and back.
