A disc injury is one of the more serious spinal conditions a chiropractor treats, and one Dr. Jay Lagoni understands from personal experience. As a teenager, a herniated disc caused him shooting pain severe enough to pull him out of school. Surgery was recommended. Chiropractic resolved it. That outcome is part of why he has spent nearly 20 years helping patients in Pendleton and the surrounding area address disc injuries without going under the knife.
The discs in your spine act as cushions between the vertebrae, absorbing shock and allowing the spine to move freely. When a disc is damaged, whether from a sudden injury, repetitive stress, or gradual degeneration, it can bulge or herniate in a way that puts pressure on nearby nerves. The result can range from localized back or neck pain to radiating pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or legs depending on which disc is affected and which nerves are involved.
Disc injuries are often misdiagnosed or dismissed early on because imaging is not always ordered right away. Patients are treated for muscle strain, knee pain, or hip pain while the actual source of the problem goes unaddressed. Dr. Jay takes a detailed diagnostic approach to every new patient specifically to avoid that pattern. If imaging is needed, digital X-rays are taken in the office. When advanced imaging is warranted, Dr. Jay has working relationships with stand-alone MRI facilities that can provide it at a reasonable cost.
Treatment for disc injuries at Lagoni Chiropractic is built around reducing pressure on the affected nerve, restoring proper spinal mechanics, and supporting the body's ability to heal the damaged tissue. Depending on the severity and location of the injury, treatment may include gentle chiropractic adjustments using Gonstead, Diversified, or Thompson techniques, Arthrostim instrument adjusting for patients who require a lower force approach, low-level laser therapy to reduce inflammation, electric muscle stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, and a specific home exercise program designed to decompress the affected segment and build supporting strength over time.
Not every disc injury requires surgery, and conservative chiropractic care is widely supported as a first-line approach before surgical options are considered. If your case is one that genuinely requires a surgical consultation, Dr. Jay will tell you and help coordinate the appropriate referral.
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