Herniated Discs Treatment & Relief Ireland
We Treat Herniated Discs In Dublin, Ireland
Are you suffering from a herniated disc?
If so, we may be able to help. We offer a range of treatment options, including spinal decompression, chiropractic spinal adjustments, laser therapy, and physiotherapy.
Herniated discs are a common condition that can be caused by any number of things. They are also known as herniations or prolapsed discs. You may have also heard of lumbar or cervical radiculopathy, which simply means there is pressure on the nerves of the low back or neck due to a herniation.
What Are Herniated Discs
Herniations happen when the soft cushioning between your vertebrae (bones in your spine) pushes out and can put pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain. If you suspect you have a herniated disc, it’s best to get professional help.
What Causes Herniated Discs
Herniated discs commonly occur in the low back or neck. They can be accompanied by numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arms and hands, or legs and feet, but the main symptom is usually pain, which can be dull or sharp.
Seek urgent medical care (GP, A&E, or call 112/999) if you have loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or buttocks, progressive leg or arm weakness, or pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, chest pain or breathlessness.
The Good News is…
Many herniated discs can be managed without surgery, but some people do need injections or surgery, and your GP or consultant can advise you on this.
Your clinician will assess your symptoms and talk you through your options.
We Help People With Herniated Discs
Our treatments are tailored to your specific needs.
Call us today at (01) 575 2623 to schedule an appointment or click here to book online now.
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How We Treat Herniated Discs
We combine chiropractic care and physiotherapy. Results vary.
Physical Therapy Care
Physiotherapy for herniated discs aims to ease pain and improve mobility and strength. Your physiotherapist will work with you one-on-one on a plan that may include hands-on therapy such as massage and joint mobilisation, exercise therapy, education and advice, and relaxation techniques.
Chiropractic Care
Spinal adjustments may be part of chiropractic care for herniated discs, aimed at improving movement in stiff spinal joints. Your chiropractor will check whether they are suitable for you.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression uses a specialised table that gently and gradually stretches the spine. The research on traction for back pain and sciatica is limited, and clinical guidelines don’t recommend it as a routine treatment. We only use it as an optional addition to an exercise-based plan, review it at the sixth visit, and stop if it isn’t helping. Decompression is generally well tolerated. Side effects are usually mild and short-lived, such as temporary soreness. It isn’t suitable for everyone — see who shouldn’t have it.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses light. The evidence for it is mixed, and results vary.
Visit Us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
Book Your Appointment Today
Request an appointment now by calling(01) 575 2623 or booking online at https://dublin-chiropractic.com/contact-us/.
References
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560878/
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3025225/
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7934127/