Dr. Jeff Langmaid (Research that Matters TV) presents a short YouTube segment arguing that chiropractic care is an effective treatment for spinal disc issues (herniations, bulges, protrusions, extrusions). He claims specific chiropractic techniques can reduce disc pressure, open nerve channels, stimulate healing, and that recent research shows chiropractic adjustments produced better results than spinal injections for MRI-confirmed disc herniations. He also recommends core-strengthening to reduce risk and emphasizes non-surgical healing.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff Langmaid with Research that Matters TV. Disc herniations, bulges, protrusions and extrusions are some of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractic practice. Come to think of it, most people visit a chiropractor not just because they have a disc issue, but because the disc issue has caused a significant impact on their quality of life. Exciting new research has begun to showcase what we have witnessed for years. How chiropractic care provides outstanding results for people dealing with spinal disc issues. Specific chiropractic techniques are thought to alter the pressure on your spinal discs. Emerging research has shown that by reducing that disc pressure and opening up the channels that your nerves pass through, you can improve how you feel and stimulate the healing process. Always keep in mind, keeping your core muscles strong and flexible can decrease your likelihood of suffering a disc herniation. Research has shown chiropractic to be a very effective way of reducing pain caused by disc bulges and herniations. And chiropractic adjustments were found to be more effective than spinal injections for treating disc issues. If you have an MRI that shows a disc issue, it does not mean that surgery or injections are your only option. A recent study showcased that people with an MRI confirmed disc herniation received better results with chiropractic adjustments than injections. Your body has an incredible ability to heal without drugs or surgery, even from pesky disc herniations. I'm Dr. Jeff Langmaid and I'll see you next week for another episode of Research that Matters TV.
