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What Causes Disc Problems?
Discs are the soft but strong cushions that separate the
bones (vertebrae) in your spine and absorb shock as you move. Repeated strain
over time, an injury, or sudden, forceful movements can damage discs and
irritate nerves, causing pain, numbness, or tingling in your back, legs, neck,
and arms.
How Does a Chiropractor Treat Disc Problems?
The doctor is trained to restore the health
of your spine. Special chiropractic methods, employing manual decompression, will relieve
the irritation that's causing your back pain.
Spinal Adjustments
Your treatment depends on the nature of your disc problem.
During a spinal treatment, the doctor gently applies pressure that tractions your spine to
increase range of motion in your joints, relieve pressure on irritated nerves, and helps decompress discs and
prevent further injury.
Related treatment
The doctor may suggest other types of treatment to
relieve pressure on your spinal nerves. These may include ice or heat, massage,
electrical stimulation, traction or ultrasound, or trigger point therapy. The doctor can discuss these with you.
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When I first went to see Dr. Di Liberto, I was suffering from some pretty dibilitating back pain. I wasn't able to get relief from any physician or alternative therapy. At my first visit, and after a very comprehensive physical and discussion of my present and past medical history, I was really impressed with how in a short amount of time he was able to explain to me exactly what was going on in my body and how he could assist in correcting it. Turns out he was right. After several weeks I was completely pain free and able to actively participate in more social activities. After feeling confident with Dr. Di Liberto's ability to help me, I decided to confide in him a condition I have had for many years that I knew was not his specialty but thought he might be able to lead me in the right direction. After explaining to him that, again no other doctor had been able to diagnose and treat my issue, he seemed to be up to the challenge. Several days later in his office, I was inundated with medical texts and resources regarding what he thought was going on. He took the time to give me a crach course in my anatomy and gave me a possible diagnosis I could take to my other specialist and discuss with her. Upon discussing this information with my other doctor, she was really impressed with my research ability and confirmed that that is exactly what was happenng to me. After I admitted that my Chiropractor had figured this out, she paused, seemed very surprised, then said " Wow, you found a great doctor! " Enough said.
Thanks Dr. D for caring.
Lena W. 
