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Female Focus


Disc problems?... Tried everything else?


What is a disc? A disc is comprised of a nucleus, surrounded by approximately 100 cartilaginous rings, each one made of fibres in a criss-cross pattern. They are designed to act as cushions between the vertebrae. Any injuries can result in long term disabilities and the onset of osteoarthritis.* People are often told that they have ‘popped a disc’ – that the disc has popped out and needs to be ‘popped back in’. In reality, the disc cannot pop out because it is ‘glued’ to the vertebral body, both above it and below it. This is known as a vertebral unit.


Disc problems in later life At the Benijofar Chiropractic Clinic we see many patients who have been everywhere else and tried other treatments but without much success. Problems with the back can show as pain elsewhere in the body, because the spinal column protects and supports the spinal cord and the radiating nerves. The upper cervical nerves affect the head and neck, shoulders, arms, wrists and hands; the lower (lumbar) nerves affect the legs, including knees and feet.


Understanding the benefit of early treatment When we lift something heavy or have a fall, with an impact injury, it is the disc that is sprained. If this is ignored this may cause spinal problems later in life. When we are young and sustain an injury, the pain will often subside quickly, so we don’t feel the need to seek treatment. If we do, it is often a visit to a GP, who may refer the patient to a course of physiotherapy. In most cases, the pain goes away within 10 days, with or without medication, so we don’t bother to treat it again. This is why we sometimes end up with disc problems later on in our lives. We may walk for years with a non-functioning spine, unaware of any potential lasting damage. (The conventional medical system does not use the chiropractic profession to detect these problems at the first stage). The old saying “prevention is better than cure” is so true, but so often, we leave our intermittent pain until it is so bad that we come to the chiropractor for help when nothing else seems to work.


Laser therapy The usual laser treatment available in the UK was in its infancy 25 years ago, with very low power intensity. Back then, while working in the UK, Dr Hans Christian Madsen introduced a different design of laser therapy, and has developed his own specific laser systems which vary in intensity levels, thereby treating a wider range of injuries. Low level lasers can strengthen and heal damaged cells. They work by supplying energy to the


energy


body in the form of penetrating light. The tissues and cells absorb this


where it is used to accelerate the normal rate of healing. It brings vital nutrients and fluids to cartilage and discs and increases blood flow to the injured area. It is particularly


helpful in the


treatment


of stubborn, persistent and “difficult to treat” conditions including chronic back pain, neck pain and other joint and muscle pains. Laser therapy is safe, non invasive, non toxic, easily applied, highly effective and has no negative side effects.


*Treatment for osteoarthritis of the joints:


Dr Madsen also has many years’ experience using Shockwave therapy. As we age, calcifications can build up around our joints - the shoulders, hips and knees, for example. Shockwave therapy removes this calcification, which helps to release trapped nerves resulting in more movement and less pain.


If you would like to read more about the treatments and how they work, please visit : www.chiropractor-benijofar.es or email: info@chiropractor-benijofar.es. To book a consultation we are open Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday 10am to 1.30pm or Tuesday/ Thursday 3pm to 6pm. Telephone 966 185 242 or 693 371 616/ 617.


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