Care of Herniated Disc in West New York
Herniated discs have tormented uncounted patients that have been treated in our West New York practice. Fortunately, Dr. Marsh has helped many of them rebound speedily and more effectively. Herniated discs, also known as "slipped discs", can be treated with multiple remedies.
If you are feeling discomfort due to a herniated disc, then you are likely wondering which option will work best for you. To help you in fielding that question, let's look at two of the most popularly prescribed treatments: chiropractic/manipulative therapy and epidural injections.
A Study Observed Results from Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) and Nerve Root Injections (NRI)
A body of researchers from Switzerland recruited 102 participants, every one of them had chronically herniated discs confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Any patient chosen had previously received three months of care via alternatively accessible remedies with no significant improvement.
The pool of patients was divided into two subdivision. One half of the patients were treated with high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation treatment (chiropractic treatments). The remaining half of individuals received nerve root injections (epidural).
The researchers collected data about the pain levels of each participant prior to the care provided at the time of the study. Subsequently, one month following care, individuals reported their disc herniation discomfort on the same scoring system as before. The difference in the two ratings was applied to calculate how effective the intervention may have been for relieving discomfort.
What did the researchers find about chiropractic adjustments against epidural injections?
More than 76% of the participants who were treated with chiropractic care expressed a reduction in their pain. In the other group, fewer than 63% of the individuals who were given epidurals recorded an improvement in pain. These scores imply that chiropractic adjustments could possibly be more successful when looking to remediate herniated disc discomfort.
Plus, there’s more. In addition to giving a higher number of cohorts greatly appreciated reduction in pain, researchers also discovered that chiropractic care was more cost-effective. The epidural treatments cost about $730 for each recipient. The chiropractic care ran approximately $560 for an equal period of time. This cost savings may surely assist with one’s medical expenses. Saving money can make it more conceivable to pursue care of your disc herniation pain without additional burden.
If you want a higher probability of success and fewer costs associated with your herniated disc care, give Dr. Marsh a call today at (201) 869-0830 to schedule an appointment.
Reference
Peterson, CK et al. (2013, May). Symptomatic magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed lumbar disk herniation patients: a comparative effectiveness prospective observational study of 2 age-and sex-matched cohorts treated with either high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulative therapy or image-guided lumbar nerve root injections. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36(4), 218-225, doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.04.005
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Anthony Marsh DO, who has nearly 40 years of healthcare experience, now oversees operations at the Osteopathic Medicine, Pain, and Rehabilitation Institute as Medical Director. He accepted this role after serving as a chiropractor Anthony Marsh DC for more than two decades and he leverages his unique blend of experience and knowledge to provide leadership as a licensed medical physician.