Bulging Disc Relief: West Hartford's Unique Solution

Bad Disc, Slipped disc (discs never slip LOL), bulging, herniated(broke), compressed(squashed), dessicated (dried up),degenerated (damaged)are all words used to label a vertebral disc outside of the normal range. A damaged disc, especially if it's not a result from an acute injury, usually goes unnoticed or barely any Secondary Conditions which you may know as symptoms, such as; back pain, muscle spasm, sciatica,or muscle tension. Similar to heart disease (which you do not feel the impending doom), a structurally damaged disc is usually not felt UNTIL enough damage has accumulated, causing Secondary Conditions, in this example low back pain.

What most accept as the conventional ways to help damaged discs include:

• OTC (Over the counter pain relievers)
• Nerve blocks
• Epidurals
• Physical Therapy & Conventional Chiropractic manipulations
• Surgery, which in many (not all) cases leads to a second and for some a third surgery
• Narcotics, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxers

The above list I have no doubt has helped people with disc related pain and the good folks that are of different healthcare variety are skilled at what they offer.  

Advanced Chiropractic Is West Hartford's Unique Solution

Unique because, we focus on the abnormal frame work of your body, which is your spine. We look for what's called a Structural Shift, which is an abnormal shift of your vertebrae (spinal bones)outside the normal range. No one has a perfect spine and we all know that there are normal ranges for blood pressure, eyesight, weight, cholesterol, even body temperature. It just makes sense that when your spine is outside normal range, damage is often the end result.

As a result of a Structural Shift of your spine, this can result in;

• Sciatica
• degenerated, bulging, herniated discs
• back pain
• neck pain
• Headaches (including migraines)

How exactly does a Structural Shift cause a Bulging disc?

As your spine is abnormally shifted beyond it's center of balance, it creates a continuous strain on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and disc. This stress results in the damage to the discs in your spine, which over time if not detected and then not corrected will degenerate to the point of causing the Secondary Condition of back pain, bulging disc, etc.



What does Advanced Chiropractic look for, what indicates a Structural Shift?

There are four signs that are clear indicators of a Structural Shift. These indicators are not related to age or genetics. They are a result of physical trauma, repetitive trauma and chemical or emotional stress not adapted to well that have disrupted the normal function of the spine. They include: 

1. Anterior Head Syndrome (AHS)
2. Damaged (Degenerated) Vertebrae
3. Nerve Impingement Syndrome
4. Muscular Tension/Spasm
5. Damaged (Degenerated) Disc

 As I mentioned above, here at Advanced Chiropractic, we focus on the Structural correction of the spine. We do this by utilizing, gentle specific spinal corrections, which are followed by post correction procedures. Here's how correcting abnormal structure is likely to eliminate your back pain, think of a stack of Lego's and one or two Lego's in the column are outside normal range. As we reduce the stress on the displaced segments, essentially putting them back in place, we eliminate the pressure on the spinal discs, nerves and bones that are not only causing your pain, but are also inhibiting the optimum function of your nervous system.

There is much more to our unique plan, which is customized to the individual patient, based on our Structural Corrective Examination findings. As well as complementary recommendations, your homework that you do on your own to enhance what we do in our office.  Have a GREAT Day

ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC of West Hartford

Dr. Chris Chase - Certified Structural Correction Chiropractor, Dr. Chris is the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford, and surrounding communities.  ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC is a company that offers Structural Correction services for women, children and men - which is different from traditional chiropractors (not better BUT significantly different).

Dr. Chris Chase is known for his directive focus to patient care and comprehensive approach to better health.

For additional information, you may inquire at: 860-523-5465