Understanding Disc Fragments with Moriarty Chiropractic: From Surgical Solutions to Conservative Chiropractic Care

If you've been told you have a disc fragment, migrated disc prolapse, or disc extrusion, you're probably feeling overwhelmed and maybe a little apprehensive. Take a deep breath—you're not alone, and there are real solutions that can help you get your life back. Moriarty Chiropractic is prepared to help you navigate the path.

WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN YOUR SPINE?

Think of your spinal discs as jelly donuts padding the bones in your spine. A disc fragment happens when that inner "jelly" breaks through the outer layer and essentially moves away from where it started. This is what's behind that shooting pain going down your leg, the numbness, or weakness that's been disrupting your daily life—but knowing the source of your pain means we can target treatment effectively and help you get real relief. We want you to know what’s going on!

YOU HAVE OPTIONS—AND SURGERY ISN'T YOUR ONLY ONE

Here's the good news: you don't have to jump straight to surgery. While surgical options like transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy exist for severe cases and have helped many patients (1), there's a gentler way you might want to explore first.

COX® TECHNIC: A PROVEN NON-SURGICAL APPROACH

Flexion-distraction manipulation (aka Cox® Technic) offers real hope for people dealing with disc fragments. Published research confirms this specialized chiropractic technique effectively addresses the radiating leg pain and back discomfort caused by disc extrusions. (2)

What makes Cox® Technic stand out? Instead of the twisting you might associate with chiropractic treatment, this gentle approach uses a specialized table that lets the chiropractor like yours at Moriarty Chiropractic to create a rhythmic pumping motion while keeping contact with the spine at the appropriate specific level of pain. This motion works to:

1. Lower pressure inside your disc
2. Help reposition the herniated material
3. Decompress those pinched nerves
4. Increase the space between your vertebrae

It's non-invasive, drug-free, and has helped countless patients stay away from surgery while getting back to the activities they love.

The clearer you are about what's happening in your spine, the better equipped you are to heal. Researchers continue studying how disc herniations affect surrounding muscles and tissues (3), allowing us better insights into treatment approaches.

You deserve to investigate all your options before making major decisions about surgery. Many patients find that beginning with conservative chiropractic care—especially Cox® Technic—gives them the relief they need without going under the knife. Maybe see see what conservative care can do for you first?

Your pain doesn't have to be permanent. There's a path forward, and it starts by talking with a qualified chiropractor trained in Cox® Technic, like yours at Moriarty Chiropractic.

CONTACT Moriarty Chiropractic

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Joel Dixon from Australia on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the relief possible for a patient with disc extrusion with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.

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