Herniated discs have burdened numerous clients that have visited our Burton office. Fortunately, Dr. Elganainy has assisted many of them recover quickly and more adequately. Herniated discs, also known as "slipped discs", can be treated with several different strategies.
If you are experiencing pain because of a herniated disc, then you are likely querying which option will work best for you. To help you in fielding that inquiry, let's review two of the most frequently prescribed therapies: chiropractic/manipulative therapy and epidural injections.
A body of researchers from Switzerland recruited 102 participants, every one of them had chronically herniated discs confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Any cohort picked had previously received ninety days of care via alternatively accessible treatment options with no satisfaction.
The pool of cohorts was divided into two treatment paths. One half of the individuals were treated with high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation treatment (chiropractic adjustments). The rest of patients received nerve root injections (epidural).
The organizers of the study collected scores regarding the pain levels of every person before the remedy administered at the time of the study. Later, 30 days after treatment, individuals reported their disc herniation pain on the same scoring system as previously. The change in the two grades was applied to gauge how successful the intervention may have been for remediating discomfort.
Greater than 76 percent of the participants who were provided chiropractic adjustments expressed a positive change in their pain. On the other side, not quite 63% of the people in the study who engaged in epidurals scored a reduction in discomfort. The figures suggest that chiropractic adjustments could be more effective for caring for to resolve herniated disc discomfort.
And, there is more. In addition to granting a greater number of patients greatly appreciated pain relief, researchers also discovered that spinal manipulation was more affordable. The nerve root injection treatments cost about $730 for a single individual. The chiropractic treatment cost just under $560 for the same period of time. This type of savings may certainly help with your medical expenses. Saving money may make it more viable to obtain treatment for your disc herniation pain without additional stress.
If you are interested in a greater probability of pain relief and fewer expenses when it comes to your herniated disc treatment, give Dr. Elganainy a call today at (810) 715-7746 to schedule an appointment.
Reference
Peterson, CK et al. (2013, May). Symptomatic magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed lumbar disk herniation patients: a comparative effectiveness prospective observational study of 2 age-and sex-matched cohorts treated with either high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulative therapy or image-guided lumbar nerve root injections. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36(4), 218-225, doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.04.005
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