Contained Disc - Thoracic

You have surely heard of the bulging disc or protruding disc or slipped disc, all terms that hurt just to hear them. The appropriate term for these types of herniated discs is a "contained disc".

Although uncommon, a small percent of thoracic discs may herniate and cause pain.

Description

The "contained disc" is a herniated disc in which the nucleus pulposus (the center of the disc) is contained within the anulus fibrosis (the outer layers of the disc).  

Since the anulus fibrosus is very pain sensitive, a contained disc causes back pain and, if the contained disc presses on a spinal nerve, may cause radiating pain into the ribs and side in front of the chest.

The Chiropractic Practice of Dr Leonard N Marino follows a careful examination routine to not miss any symptom or sign that points to the correct diagnosis of your thoracic spine pain.

Thoracic Spine Exam Description

In office, The Chiropractic Practice of Dr Leonard N Marino uses Cox Technic Flexion Distraction and Decompression. You will welcome the Cox Technic manipulation that gently "pulls you apart," as many patients describe the treatment or say they need. Cox Technic opens the spinal canal space, increases the disc height, and drops intradiscal pressure to alleviate your pain.

Goal of Cox Technic for Thoracic Spine Pain Relief The disc is pressing on the nerve. Note that as the disc herniation reduces, the pinched nerve is relieved.	Cox Technic Thoracic Spine Treatment

At home, The Chiropractic Practice of Dr Leonard N Marino may recommend hot/cold therapy, exercise or modification of your sleeping or working environment.

Contact The Chiropractic Practice of Dr Leonard N Marino for a treatment plan to relieve your contained thoracic disc herniation pain.