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Better Health Chiropractic Blog

June 11, 2025

Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc A disc is the tissue that serves as “padding” between two vertebrae in the spine (regardless of whether it is the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine). A herniated disc refers to a condition in…

June 8, 2025

Back pain is one of the most common health issues affecting the population. It can be caused by a variety of injuries and conditions ranging from pinched nerves to herniated discs to pulled muscles and more. Fortunately, there are numerous…

June 4, 2025

Herniated discs are a common ailment that is particularly unpleasant when you have it. However, they can be treated. Chiropractors, physical therapists, and other medical professionals have a number of tools at their disposal to manage the condition and help…

June 1, 2025

Sciatica is the medical term used to refer to a pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down through the buttocks, the leg, and even as far as the feet. It is caused by irritation of…

May 28, 2025

A bulging disc can be the source of a great deal of pain and discomfort. Fortunately, there are ways to treat bulging discs.The technical definition of a bulging disc is where the outermost layer of the disc (the cushion-like ‘disc’…

May 26, 2025

Herniated discs in the neck can be an uncomfortable issue to anyone. Over the long-term, they can become quite serious and lead to a number of dangerous complications. Although these complications may start as simple inconveniences, if left untreated, they…

December 20, 2024

We understand how tension in the neck can disrupt your life. Perhaps it’s just a stiff neck or a general feeling of tightness. Or maybe a painful muscle spasm now and then. You can only turn your head in certain…

July 9, 2024

Cervical radiculopathy, a condition that is often referred to as a pinched nerve, results when a nerve in the neck is compressed by inflammation, a herniated disc, or some other musculoskeletal condition. When present, its symptoms can range from pain…

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