A disc herniation is a common problem associated with trauma or repetitive injury to the vertebral disc of the spine. The disc is designed to act as a shock absorber of the body through the use of a gel like liquid in the middle of the disc that helps dissipate the force and energy that occurs through axial loading or any type of manual work that requires the use of the spine. A disc herniation occurs when the gel like portion (The nucleus pulposes) escapes from the disc; this gel like liquid is extremely irritating to any body part it touches, especially nerves and muscles. Disc herniations usually cause tremendous pain, abnormal gait, numbness and/or tingling, possible muscle weakness, and overall poor standard of living. Most people who suffer from chronic discogenic (Herniation) pain will end up opting for surgery to solve the seemingly never ending cycle of pain. Once the disc herniates it is theorized that the disc can never be as strong as it was, although plenty of research supports that proper treatment can ensure that pain does not reoccur and that one can lead a perfectly normal active life. In order for this to happen the person must always be conscious of their posture and bio mechanics, maintain flexibility, and perform basic rehabilitation exercises for the rest of their life. That it is part of the reason why so many people fail at maintaining a pain free life after a disc herniation, they stop doing the exercises and stretching after the pain goes away. Pain is a poor indicator of a condition such as a disc herniation because once the pain goes away it does not mean the area is fully healed. In fact its during this time that rehabilitation is most crucial and re-injury is common. Once an area of your body is subjected to multiple injuries it is harder for that area to heal after the initial injury due to scar tissue formation, improper mechanics, and weak muscles; if improper rehabilitation was followed. Click on the link for more information regarding proper treatment of DISC HERNIATIONS BROOKLYN, NY. To check and see if insurance covers your PAIN MANAGEMENT BROOKLYN, NY, we can help, follow the link or call 800.980.9172
The most common way to herniate a disc for people is bending over to pick something up from the ground and the most common age for this to occur is between the ages of 21-50. Proper postural training, flexibility training, and core stabilization will help prevent or treat this problem. One type of cutting edge technology used to treat disc herniation's is spinal decompression therapy. Decompression Therapy is done by reducing pressure on spinal vertebrae, discs, and nerves by decompressing the spine. A computerized traction device alleviates pressure of joints, discs, and nerves. Decompression therapy causes a negative pressure within the spinal disc or “vacuum effect” that sucks any bulging material back into place. In addition, it is this “vacuum effect” that allows crucial nutrients to be ‘sucked’ back into the disc allowing it to heal optimally. If you are interested in decompression therapy or if your insurance covers any of these services including decompression, chiropractic, and massage Click HERE...
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Showing posts with label Sciatica. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sciatica. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sciatica Brooklyn NY, Treating Sciatica, What is Sciatica? Spinal Decompression Treats Sciatica
You probably have heard someone complain about they’re “sciatica acting up” in your lifetime, but most people don’t realize that true sciatica is not as common as disc hernations or sprain/strains of muscles.
The sciatic nerve starts in the low back with a combination of nerve roots and runs the entire distance of one side of your leg. This nerve impacts sensations (Pain, numbness, etc…), blood supply, and muscles. The most common areas for sciatica irritation are the low back and under the piriformis muscle located underneath the gluteal muscles of each side.
When the sciatic nerve is irritated the patient can experience referral symptoms anywhere along the whole length of the nerve, from the low back to the toes. This is why sciatic pain seems to always be described as a broad stroke covering so much surface area. Those who have suffered from an inflamed sciatic nerve will likely never forget the misery they endured at the time. The idea behind keeping sciatica treatment successful is to focus on making sure it does not get inflamed in the first place. The only true proven method of eliminating inflamed body parts (without injections or medicine) is rest. The problem with this scenario is that once the area is irritated sitting, walking, and extended periods of standing all contribute to slowing the healing process down.
You cannot do rehabilitation when you are in excruciating pain and even if you could force yourself to, the process would be counterproductive. I will give you an outline to focus on keeping your sciatic nerve happy and how to strengthen your body so that the times you decide to overexert your body you won’t be paying for it the next day.
SCIATICA TREATMENT, BROOKLYN CHIROPRACTOR, NY Follow the link and input your insurance information to see if your covered, or call 800.980.9172
Step 1 Flexibility Training
All muscles have a direct affect on the bone it is attached to and can have an indirect affect on the other bones the surrounding the muscle in question. For example, a tight hamstring muscle pulls on the pelvis and directly affects the movement of the hip, but because the pelvis is attached to the low back it will have an indirect affect on the spinal column. This is why it is important to ensure all muscles in the lower extremity are at optimal length of functioning. The main muscles we focus on are: Hamstring, piriformis, hip flexor (psoas, iliopsoas), quadriceps, calf, tensor fascia lata, abductor, and adductor muscles. The majority of people do not have a problem with every single muscle; usually only 2-3 is the main culprit causing the biomechanical dysfunction.
Step 2 Postural Corrections
“Structure dictates function.” This holds true no matter if it’s building a house or addressing your posture. Incorrect posture in the upper body results in extra pressure being placed not only on your neck but also the vertebral bodies in the cervical spine, ultimately leading to pain or even worse, disc herniations. Making sure your shoulders are back and not rounded, your ears line up with your shoulders, and your chin is tucked in are all major points that must be addressed when addressing your posture. Correcting your posture is a technique that takes time to see results but in the end is paramount in prevention and elimination of pain. If you can’t change your biomechanics then you will be doomed to have the same physical problems repeat themselves. For sciatica specifically, you should be aware of how to maintain a posterior pelvic tilt (called imprinting the pelvis in Pilates) and squeeze your pelvic floor (Kegel muscles) to stabilize your low back and decrease the amount of pressure being put on the sciatic nerve. Every body part has a correct position to decrease stress on the bones and muscles in the area, so it is important to learn them all.
Step 3 Strength and Stabilization
The last step in any treatment is to strengthen the stabilizing muscles around the area that has been injured. You have probably already been doing basic postural correction and range of motion exercises already, but his step is building upon this base of knowledge and adding complimentary strength to the muscles that surround the area. If you have sciatica its not enough just to strengthen the piriformis muscle and lumbar stabilizers, you must also increase the strength of the gluteal muscles and the muscles of the lower extremities (hamstring, quadriceps, and calves). Once these muscles become stronger they will shift the stress placed upon the stabilizing muscles and pick up the “slack” whenever the area is overworked (ex. Moving, weight lifting, etc…). The reason this is the last step, or towards the end of treatment is because you cannot strengthen an area if it is causing you immense pain. Even during rehabilitation you walk a thin line between doing to little and not improving your condition and doing too much and hurting yourself.
Step 4 Decrease Stress
Stress levels will affect ALL the problems associated with the human body, whether they are systemic or physical in nature. Decreasing your stress levels and getting enough sleep are often overlooked but is the cornerstone of good healing. If your suffering from sciatica a good massage or warm bath will not only help the pain but also ease your stress. Stress causes low-grade inflammation and new research has shown that low-grade inflammation is the culprit in just about all known disease processes. The best way to decrease stress is to do the activities you enjoy and find relaxing. If playing basketball decreases your stress, this would be an incorrect choice while suffering from sciatica! The more relaxed you are the better you will feel overall; so don’t take stress for granted because it is quite literally a killer!
Conclusion
Sciatica is a condition that involves irritation of a major nerve that runs down your entire leg. Treatment of this condition involves addressing the structural, chemical, and even emotional components of the injury. To learn more about the options for treating SCIATICA BROOKLYN, NY... follow the link to start your journey to complete recovery and the prevention of future symptoms.
The sciatic nerve starts in the low back with a combination of nerve roots and runs the entire distance of one side of your leg. This nerve impacts sensations (Pain, numbness, etc…), blood supply, and muscles. The most common areas for sciatica irritation are the low back and under the piriformis muscle located underneath the gluteal muscles of each side.
When the sciatic nerve is irritated the patient can experience referral symptoms anywhere along the whole length of the nerve, from the low back to the toes. This is why sciatic pain seems to always be described as a broad stroke covering so much surface area. Those who have suffered from an inflamed sciatic nerve will likely never forget the misery they endured at the time. The idea behind keeping sciatica treatment successful is to focus on making sure it does not get inflamed in the first place. The only true proven method of eliminating inflamed body parts (without injections or medicine) is rest. The problem with this scenario is that once the area is irritated sitting, walking, and extended periods of standing all contribute to slowing the healing process down.
You cannot do rehabilitation when you are in excruciating pain and even if you could force yourself to, the process would be counterproductive. I will give you an outline to focus on keeping your sciatic nerve happy and how to strengthen your body so that the times you decide to overexert your body you won’t be paying for it the next day.
SCIATICA TREATMENT, BROOKLYN CHIROPRACTOR, NY Follow the link and input your insurance information to see if your covered, or call 800.980.9172
Step 1 Flexibility Training
All muscles have a direct affect on the bone it is attached to and can have an indirect affect on the other bones the surrounding the muscle in question. For example, a tight hamstring muscle pulls on the pelvis and directly affects the movement of the hip, but because the pelvis is attached to the low back it will have an indirect affect on the spinal column. This is why it is important to ensure all muscles in the lower extremity are at optimal length of functioning. The main muscles we focus on are: Hamstring, piriformis, hip flexor (psoas, iliopsoas), quadriceps, calf, tensor fascia lata, abductor, and adductor muscles. The majority of people do not have a problem with every single muscle; usually only 2-3 is the main culprit causing the biomechanical dysfunction.
Step 2 Postural Corrections
“Structure dictates function.” This holds true no matter if it’s building a house or addressing your posture. Incorrect posture in the upper body results in extra pressure being placed not only on your neck but also the vertebral bodies in the cervical spine, ultimately leading to pain or even worse, disc herniations. Making sure your shoulders are back and not rounded, your ears line up with your shoulders, and your chin is tucked in are all major points that must be addressed when addressing your posture. Correcting your posture is a technique that takes time to see results but in the end is paramount in prevention and elimination of pain. If you can’t change your biomechanics then you will be doomed to have the same physical problems repeat themselves. For sciatica specifically, you should be aware of how to maintain a posterior pelvic tilt (called imprinting the pelvis in Pilates) and squeeze your pelvic floor (Kegel muscles) to stabilize your low back and decrease the amount of pressure being put on the sciatic nerve. Every body part has a correct position to decrease stress on the bones and muscles in the area, so it is important to learn them all.
Step 3 Strength and Stabilization
The last step in any treatment is to strengthen the stabilizing muscles around the area that has been injured. You have probably already been doing basic postural correction and range of motion exercises already, but his step is building upon this base of knowledge and adding complimentary strength to the muscles that surround the area. If you have sciatica its not enough just to strengthen the piriformis muscle and lumbar stabilizers, you must also increase the strength of the gluteal muscles and the muscles of the lower extremities (hamstring, quadriceps, and calves). Once these muscles become stronger they will shift the stress placed upon the stabilizing muscles and pick up the “slack” whenever the area is overworked (ex. Moving, weight lifting, etc…). The reason this is the last step, or towards the end of treatment is because you cannot strengthen an area if it is causing you immense pain. Even during rehabilitation you walk a thin line between doing to little and not improving your condition and doing too much and hurting yourself.
Step 4 Decrease Stress
Stress levels will affect ALL the problems associated with the human body, whether they are systemic or physical in nature. Decreasing your stress levels and getting enough sleep are often overlooked but is the cornerstone of good healing. If your suffering from sciatica a good massage or warm bath will not only help the pain but also ease your stress. Stress causes low-grade inflammation and new research has shown that low-grade inflammation is the culprit in just about all known disease processes. The best way to decrease stress is to do the activities you enjoy and find relaxing. If playing basketball decreases your stress, this would be an incorrect choice while suffering from sciatica! The more relaxed you are the better you will feel overall; so don’t take stress for granted because it is quite literally a killer!
Conclusion
Sciatica is a condition that involves irritation of a major nerve that runs down your entire leg. Treatment of this condition involves addressing the structural, chemical, and even emotional components of the injury. To learn more about the options for treating SCIATICA BROOKLYN, NY... follow the link to start your journey to complete recovery and the prevention of future symptoms.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Decompression Therapy, Sciatica Brooklyn, Herniated Disk Brooklyn, Pain Management Brooklyn
What is decompression therapy? Chances are if you have a herniated disc or suffer from sciatica you have at least heard of this type of treatment. Decompression therapy is generally the last form of treatment I will exhaust on a patient before they decide to have surgery and go "under the knife." I always recommend that you try every option to avoid surgery (Chiropractic, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, trigger point injections, or a combo of all these), especially if you are younger then 40 years of age. Whether or not you decide to have surgery it is always good to have a surgical consult to know what your options are if you are suffering from immense pain or neurologic compromise. Just remember that surgeons are in the business of doing surgery, so don't be surprised if that is the Doctor's first course of action!
Decompression therapy uses gentle distraction forces to create unloading of the spine and discs to improve blood flow and promote increased nutrient exchange in the injured area. The theory is that the traction of the disc creates a negative pressure within the disc which then causes the nucleus pulposes to move back into the center of the disc. A disc herniation can be visualized by using a jelly donut, the jelly would be compared to the semi-liquid inside of the disc called the nucleus pulposes. When a disc herniates the jelly leaks out or squirts out of the disc (Most commonly out the back) and this "jelly" substance is extremely irritating to the nerves, muscles, and ligaments around the affected area. This is referred to as a "hot disc" in the medical community and can cause people tremendous pain and inability to walk or perform normal activities of daily living. Once the disc is herniated is is argued that the disc itself will never be the same again, this is not to say that you cannot heal the area, but the process takes dedication and the patient will probably need to perform some type of core strengthening in addition to any regular exercise one performs for the rest of they're lives. Hear a real testimonial from a patient whose life changed after SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY BROOKLYN, NY.
Decompression therapy is an advanced form of traction that cycles through different poundage's of pull gradually to create a pumping motion to decrease inflammation and alleviate pressure to allow the healing process to take place. Along with this therapy it is very important to note that the success of this treatment is dependent on the flexibility, core strengthening, and bio-mechanical correction the patient undergoes to ensure the problem does not come back. I have treated many patients that have reached a point where they feel no pain but because they did not continue doing the post treatment protocols I needed to treat them again 3 months later when they're symptoms returned.
Spinal Decompression therapy is a pain free alternative that has shown a high rate of success in reducing or eliminating back and neck pain. If you suffer from chronic, debilitating, low back pain or neck pain it is worth finding out if you are a candidate for this type of treatment. Treatment usually lasts between 20-30 minutes and treatment plans can range between 8-25 treatments depending on the severity of the patients problems. Please feel free to email me with questions or follow the PAIN MANAGEMENT BROOKLYN, NY provided to see if this cutting edge technology can help you get rid of your pain once and for all! The office location is in the Heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn at The Spa and Wellness Center. This center offers all the amenities of a typical spa but also includes nutritional services, pain management, Cutera Laser system for aesthetics run by an MD, pilates, and so much more.
To see if your MEDICAL INSURANCE BROOKLYN, NY partially covers this cutting edge therapy please submit your insurance data in the link provided. Staff will contact you regarding your coverage as soon as they know.
Dr. Gordon
Dr. Gordon Kuang C.S.C.S.
Decompression therapy uses gentle distraction forces to create unloading of the spine and discs to improve blood flow and promote increased nutrient exchange in the injured area. The theory is that the traction of the disc creates a negative pressure within the disc which then causes the nucleus pulposes to move back into the center of the disc. A disc herniation can be visualized by using a jelly donut, the jelly would be compared to the semi-liquid inside of the disc called the nucleus pulposes. When a disc herniates the jelly leaks out or squirts out of the disc (Most commonly out the back) and this "jelly" substance is extremely irritating to the nerves, muscles, and ligaments around the affected area. This is referred to as a "hot disc" in the medical community and can cause people tremendous pain and inability to walk or perform normal activities of daily living. Once the disc is herniated is is argued that the disc itself will never be the same again, this is not to say that you cannot heal the area, but the process takes dedication and the patient will probably need to perform some type of core strengthening in addition to any regular exercise one performs for the rest of they're lives. Hear a real testimonial from a patient whose life changed after SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY BROOKLYN, NY.
Decompression therapy is an advanced form of traction that cycles through different poundage's of pull gradually to create a pumping motion to decrease inflammation and alleviate pressure to allow the healing process to take place. Along with this therapy it is very important to note that the success of this treatment is dependent on the flexibility, core strengthening, and bio-mechanical correction the patient undergoes to ensure the problem does not come back. I have treated many patients that have reached a point where they feel no pain but because they did not continue doing the post treatment protocols I needed to treat them again 3 months later when they're symptoms returned.
Spinal Decompression therapy is a pain free alternative that has shown a high rate of success in reducing or eliminating back and neck pain. If you suffer from chronic, debilitating, low back pain or neck pain it is worth finding out if you are a candidate for this type of treatment. Treatment usually lasts between 20-30 minutes and treatment plans can range between 8-25 treatments depending on the severity of the patients problems. Please feel free to email me with questions or follow the PAIN MANAGEMENT BROOKLYN, NY provided to see if this cutting edge technology can help you get rid of your pain once and for all! The office location is in the Heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn at The Spa and Wellness Center. This center offers all the amenities of a typical spa but also includes nutritional services, pain management, Cutera Laser system for aesthetics run by an MD, pilates, and so much more.
To see if your MEDICAL INSURANCE BROOKLYN, NY partially covers this cutting edge therapy please submit your insurance data in the link provided. Staff will contact you regarding your coverage as soon as they know.
Dr. Gordon
Dr. Gordon Kuang C.S.C.S.
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