When patients ask me for advice on how to know if you have a spinal disc problem, there’s a story that comes to mind every time. Not too long ago, a friend of mine was over to help me out with one of my weekend projects. He had been out with his family for some celebration - I don’t remember exactly what for - and the first thing he did was go into the bathroom to change. Not 30 seconds later as I was getting some things together in the next room, I heard what I can only describe as a … [Read more...] about How To Know if You Have a Spinal Disc Problem
Spinal Discs
The Anatomy of a Spinal Disc: What Does it Look Like?
Waterbeds were something else, weren’t they? It’s still crazy to think there was actually a time where so many of us were sleeping on vinyl “mattresses” that were filled with gallons and gallons of water inside of our carpeted bedrooms. What’s crazier still is that… they were actually pretty durable. They made it through round after round of young kids playing on them and jumping off the headboard and otherwise hurling themselves right into the middle of the mattress unscathed. For … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of a Spinal Disc: What Does it Look Like?
Disc Issues and Chiropractic
Disc Issues and Chiropractic Disc herniations, bulges, protrusions, and extrusions (oh my!) are some of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractor. In fact, most people see a chiropractor not just because they have lower back disc issues but because such conditions have caused a significant impact on their quality of life. The good news? You can get natural, non-invasive treatment for a herniated disc in Seattle. The research doesn't lie and backs up what we’ve witnessed … [Read more...] about Disc Issues and Chiropractic
Is There a Perfect Posture?
"Sit up straight and stop slouching!" We’ve all heard (or said) it a million times in the name of having perfect posture. You've likely heard this since childhood, and for good reason. Poor posture as a kid can create health challenges later in life. Rounded shoulders (scapular protrusion), swayback (lumbar hyperlordosis) and a hunched upper back (thoracic hyperkyphosis) are all postural imbalances that place a tremendous amount of stress on the spine. And when those imbalances … [Read more...] about Is There a Perfect Posture?
What are Spinal Discs Made of?
Bottom Line: We all know spinal discs are important -- but to understand why, the real question is… what are they made of? Simply put, your spinal discs are the little cushions that sit between the bones (vertebrae) in your spine. Each disc is made up of a tough, fibrous outer layer (annulus fibrosis) and a jelly-like inner layer (nucleus pulposus). The tough outer layer contains and protects the softer inside layer. These small discs have a big job. They enable your spine to move … [Read more...] about What are Spinal Discs Made of?
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