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What are the symptoms?

When a herniated disc presses on a nerve it causes, numbness, and weakness in the area of the body where the nerve travels. A herniated disc in the lower back can cause pain and numbness in the buttock and down the leg  This condition is referred to as sciatica.


If you have weakness or numbness in both legs, along with loss of bladder or bowel control this is a condition that needs immediate medical attention.

Treatment of disc herniations

Mild to moderate disc herniations can usually be treated conservatively with stretching, exercise therapy and chiropractic care.  More advanced cases will often require some form of spinal decompression, such as flexion distraction, in conjunction with therapeutic exercises. These services are offered at Lupo Saladino chiropractic of Middle island.
