Herniated discs can cause significant pain and discomfort, affecting your daily activities and overall quality of life. At our practice, we offer comprehensive care for herniated discs, including advanced treatments like chiropractic adjustments, decompression therapy, and personalized exercise programs.
A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner core of a spinal disc protrudes through a tear in the tougher outer layer. This can put pressure on nearby nerves, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness. Common symptoms include lower back pain, leg pain (sciatica), and difficulty moving.
Our approach to treating herniated discs begins with a thorough assessment to determine the severity of your condition. This includes a detailed medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging if necessary. Based on our findings, we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Chiropractic care is a cornerstone of our herniated disc treatment. Our experienced chiropractor uses gentle adjustments to realign the spine, reduce nerve irritation, and improve joint function. By addressing spinal misalignments, we help to alleviate pain and restore mobility. Regular chiropractic care can also prevent future disc issues by maintaining optimal spinal health.
Decompression therapy is another highly effective treatment for herniated discs. This non-surgical therapy involves gently stretching the spine to create negative pressure within the disc, which helps to retract the herniated material and relieve nerve pressure. Decompression therapy promotes healing and can provide significant pain relief.
Massage therapy is also beneficial for herniated disc patients. Our skilled massage therapist uses techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. Massage therapy can help reduce pain, enhance flexibility, and support the healing process.
In addition to the treatments mentioned previously, we provide personalized exercise programs to strengthen the muscles supporting your spine, improve flexibility, and prevent re-injury. Our exercise programs are tailored to your fitness level and specific condition, ensuring that you achieve the best possible results.
At Foothills Chiropractic and Sports Injury Clinic, we believe in a holistic approach to herniated disc treatment that addresses both the symptoms and underlying causes. Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide comprehensive care and support your journey to recovery.
Discover how our effective treatments can help you find relief from herniated disc pain and improve your quality of life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards better spinal health.
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MAKE APPOINTMENTSam entered auto accident care at FCCO. She was experiencing pain and found it uncomfortable to be at her work computer, as if she was carrying a weight on her shoulders. Numbness around parts of the face was also an issue. Shortly after the accident, her planned trip overseas was dampened by poor sleep, dizziness, concussion-feeling, foggy and feeling irritable. After dedicating time to many chiropractic and massage treatments, Sam says she headaches are gone, and she feels energized after massage. Numbness is also much less frequent. And her pain dropped significantly. She continues with PT and stretches on her own to promote the best in her health and daily activities.
Samantha A.Earlier this year, I had an accident and hurt my shoulder. Was sitting in the passenger seat and leaning over when we got in the accident so the seat belt stopped my shoulder. I didn’t realize I had gotten hurt that bad. I couldn’t even reach behind my back or over my head to do my hair. Started seeing Dr. Venekamp for treatments and doing massage therapy. I noticed my range of motion increasing first, and then it wasn’t as sore. Also, the more massages I got, the better it got. I can reach way up and behind my back. I’m walking without pain; I can pretty much to anything I want without pain. I want to do some hiking with my niece and walking some more. And more traveling, photography.
RhondaWe've been under chiropractic care for 20+ years, since about ’96 when Dr. Kenna Venekamp was in Hot Springs, SD. (Esther): while playing baseball, my knee buckled. I saw Dr. Kenna who referred me to an Orthopedic Dr. for a torn ACL. Then both our kids started going to Dr. Kenna too. (Kirk): I was in construction and just so much stress on the body from that work and then falling off a roof. Dr. Kenna fixed my shoulder- both of them. (Esther): After Kenna left Hot Springs, Kirk did try other Chiro care but got to where he almost couldn’t walk because they couldn’t adjust his hips like Dr. Kenna (Kirk) We decided to travel to Fort Collins to see Dr. Kenna again. If I hadn’t come, I would be disabled by now. (Esther): if he hadn’t been adjusted, Kirk would have had to have surgery and more than likely wouldn’t be working today. We can’t say enough praise of Kenna saving our health. We’d like him to come to Hot Springs again for a couple days every so often.
Kirk & Esther
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