Understanding Disc Fragments with Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic: From Surgical Solutions to Conservative Chiropractic Care
So you've been told you have a disc fragment, and now you're probably googling frantically at 2 AM wondering what this holds for your future. Let's start with the main thing: this is treatable, you will get better, and there's a whole toolkit of options available to help you heal—many of them gentle and non-invasive as appropriate. Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic is prepared to help you navigate the path.
WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN YOUR SPINE?
Think of your spinal discs as jelly donuts cushioning the bones in your back. A disc fragment happens when that inner "jelly" breaks through the outer layer and essentially moves away from where it started. When this happens, it can press on nearby nerves, causing that shooting pain down your leg, numbness, or weakness you've been experiencing. We want you to know what’s happening!
YOU HAVE OPTIONS—AND SURGERY ISN'T YOUR ONLY ANSWER
You might be relieved to learn: you don't have to go right to surgery. While surgical options like transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy exist for severe cases and have relieved many patients (1), there's a gentler path you might want to explore first.
COX® TECHNIC: A PROVEN NON-SURGICAL APPROACH
Flexion-distraction manipulation (aka Cox® Technic) offers real hope for people dealing with disc fragments. Published research confirms this specialized chiropractic technique effectively addresses the radiating leg pain and back discomfort caused by disc extrusions. (2)
What makes Cox® Technic different? Instead of the twisting you might associate with chiropractic treatment, this gentle approach utilizes a specialized table that lets the chiropractor like yours at Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic to create a rhythmic pumping motion while maintaining contact with the spine at the appropriate specific level of pain. This motion works to:
- Lower pressure inside your disc
- Help reposition the herniated material
- Decompress those pinched nerves
- Increase the space between your vertebrae
It's non-invasive, drug-free, and has helped countless patients stay away from surgery while getting back to the activities they love.
The more you understand about your condition, the more confident you'll feel about your path to recovery. Researchers continue studying how disc herniations affect surrounding muscles and tissues (3), giving us better insights into treatment approaches.
You deserve to explore all your options before making major decisions about surgery. Many patients find that starting with conservative chiropractic care—particularly Cox® Technic—gives them the relief they need without undergoing surgery. Why not see what conservative care can do for you first?
Your pain doesn't have to be permanent. There's a path forward, and it starts by talking with a qualified chiropractor trained in Cox® Technic, like yours at Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Joel Dixon from Australia on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates the relief possible for a patient with disc extrusion with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
