Most patients who come into our office aren’t asking whether they have a bulging disc or a herniated disc. They’re asking why their back hurts, why pain is shooting down their leg, or why the numbness in their foot won’t go away.

In some cases, they may suspect that they have a “slipped disc,” but that phrase can be misleading. Understanding what’s actually contributing to your symptoms helps determine which treatment approach makes sense.

The good news is that many disc-related conditions can be managed conservatively. But before deciding what treatment may be appropriate, it’s important to understand what’s actually happening inside the spine.

Neck and back pain can start out as something mild and annoying, then slowly turn into pain that affects almost everything you do. Sitting becomes uncomfortable. Driving hurts. Sleeping gets harder. Sometimes the pain does not even stay in your back or neck anymore. It starts traveling into your arm, glute, or leg.

That is usually when people start wondering if they might have a herniated disc.

If you have been diagnosed with one, or suspect you might have one, it is normal to ask whether chiropractic care can help. Most people are not looking for complicated medical terminology. They just want to know why they are hurting and what their options are before jumping straight to injections or surgery.

Herniated discs are also a common car accident injury, though they can also develop from repetitive stress, poor posture, aging, or sudden strain.

At Oviedo Chiropractic, the focus is not on “fixing” a disc overnight. The goal is to identify what may be irritating the nerves or stressing the spine, then build a treatment plan that helps improve movement, reduce pressure, and support recovery.

Scoliosis Treatment: Can a Chiropractor Help?

Scoliosis treatment can feel overwhelming, especially if you are trying to avoid surgery. If you have been diagnosed with scoliosis or are dealing with ongoing back pain from spinal curvature, you may be wondering what your options really are.

One question we hear often is: can a chiropractor help with scoliosis treatment? In this article, we will break down what scoliosis is, why it causes pain, and how chiropractic care may support your overall treatment plan.

An estimated 7 million Americans suffer from an abnormal curvature of the spine, a condition known as scoliosis.

Symptoms can range from unnoticeable to severe, but even those with mild scoliosis can find the condition to be a painful detriment to their daily lives. Most people turn to a physical therapist, orthopedist, or primary care doctor for scoliosis treatment, but more and more are turning to chiropractic care as part of a conservative plan.

Are you suffering from the sharp, shooting leg pain of sciatica?

Put down the Tylenol! A sciatica chiropractor can provide lasting relief. 

Sciatica is—quite literally—a pain in the butt.

But rather than visiting your primary care physician (or, worse yet, suffering through it), seeking chiropractic treatment can not only alleviate your symptoms but also treat the underlying cause of your sciatica.

Unlike traditional medicine, chiropractic treatments encourage the body to heal itself. Chiropractors often use a combination of chiropractic adjustments and medical massage to effectively heal most sciatica patients without the use of drugs or surgery.

In this article, we’ll discuss the common conditions that could be causing your pain as well as why you should see a chiropractor for sciatica pain relief.

Don’t get used to lower back pain!

Find out how flexion distraction therapy can help.

Lower back pain is extremely common here in America. Other than upper respiratory infections, back pain is the most common reason for visiting a doctor.

But just because pain, numbness, tingling, or other symptoms have become a part of your daily life, doesn’t mean things should stay that way. And your friendly neighborhood chiropractor can help.

At Oviedo Chiropractic, one of the (many) methods we use to relieve pain is a technique called flexion distraction. In this article, we’ll discuss what this technique is, who it can benefit, and why you’ll want to give it a try as soon as possible.