Chiropractic Success with Disc Herniation Case: Pre and Post MRI Studies

Some people would call it a ‘slipped disc.’  Joe knew better.  Discs don’t ‘slip.’

But he knew that even with the pain shooting down his leg, he wasn’t going back to surgery again.  The MRI showed that the disc in his low back that was operated on once before was bulging – again.  He was determined to find a way to get stronger, even though he was staring at the image above on the left – with a bulging fourth lumbar disc herniation creating pressure on his sciatic nerve.

Joe, you see, performs MRI examinations as his profession.  But this time, he was the patient. After watching countless streams of people seeking information, and more importantly, seeking help, he was determined to find a better way and to get his body back.  As a professional performing MRI examinations every day, he will tell you that he sees a very specific pattern with the disc cases at his work. And the pattern that he sees is the same faces showing up at his facility over and over again, still in pain.  Before surgery.  After surgery.  And then again before the next surgery.

He did not want to be one of these people.

But he was afraid that is where he was headed, a lifetime of chronic pain and dysfunction.  He had been through this leg pain and weakness before his first surgery.  And now it was back. So bad that he was struggling to help take care of his two year old daughter.

So on the recommendation of a friend, he sought chiropractic care.  Reluctantly.  He had heard that chiropractic care was not the right choice for him with his disc herniation.  But he was determined to get better and wanted to learn how chiropractic could help him.  He made the decision to truly give it everything that he had and follow every recommendation he was given by his chiropractor to give himself the best shot.

And to his surprise, he got his life back following a consistent series of chiropractic adjustments.  So he was not surprised when he decided to check himself again after he was fully functional. Then, he was looking at the picture on the right, with no disc herniation.  And to a trained eye, the difference is striking.  However, anyone can look at Joe and see he is now a stronger, healthier man and father.

World Chiropractic is located on Gaskins Rd. in Henrioc Virginia.  Call today to schedule an appointment.

World Chiropractic
1125 Gaskins Rd. Ste. 400
Henrico VA. 23238
(804) 740-3434