A number of patients have come into our Lincoln office in search of relief from cervical disc herniation, and Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 is often able to help relieve the pain by addressing the concern at its source. Apparently, this is no real surprise as chiropractic adjustments has been found to have a great improvement rate when it comes to treating herniated discs in the neck area, with one piece of research published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics citing that number as high as 85 percent.
Researchers from Zurich, Switzerland studied 50 individuals between 18 and 65 years of age with cervical disc herniation which was confirmed through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Their goal was to determine how effective chiropractic is at alleviating cervical disc herniation issues, generally referred to as cervical radiculopathy, which include pain in the neck and arm area, along with various neurological or sensory problems or changes.
Each person was assessed prior to the study beginning, as well as two weeks, one month, and three months later, giving researchers a clearer view of any changes that occurred to their herniation problems over time. The chiropractic that each individual engaged in was high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation at the rate of 3-5 treatments weekly for the first few weeks, reducing that amount to 1-3 times a week until the patient no longer experienced the originally reported problems.
Two weeks into treatment, slightly more than half (55 percent) of the individuals who were participating reported an improvement in their condition. This amount increased to almost 69% when questioned at the one month interval, growing even more to just over 85% at the three month mark. Even 76% of the chronic cervical disc herniation participants reported favorable effects, including diminished neck and arm pain, as well as not as much disability.
As a side note, no adverse effects or negative responses to the treatment were noted. This suggests that chiropractic treatment is a safe as well as effective remedy for people dealing with from symptoms commonly associated with cervical disc herniation.
If you're struggling with cervical disc herniation, contact us at (402) 484-5177 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 today!
Reference
Peterson CK et al. (2013, October). Outcomes from magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed symptomatic cervical disk herniation patients treated with high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulative therapy: a prospective cohort study with 3-month follow-up. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36(8), 461-467, doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.07.002
Mon |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
---|---|
Tue | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Wed |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Thu |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Fri | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Sat | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1
Dr. Jerrad Swanson is originally from St. Paul Nebraska. He attended undergrad at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln & following undergraduate school he attended Cleveland Chiropractic College in Overland Park, Kansas where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2018. When he isn't at work Dr. Swanson enjoys exercising and being active with his 2 children Maeve and Breccan. Dr. Jerrad takes a whole-body approach to healthcare. He has a specialized interest in family care and sports injuries seeing many UNL athletes from several sports. He is certified in many soft tissue treatments including IASTIM, Faktor (Graston techniques), Kinesiotaping, and Dry Needling Level 1. He has also attended Webster seminars and is well-versed in treating through full-term pregnancies, infants, and children.