Slipped Disc Treatment Singapore
Top Chiropractor in Singapore for Slipped, Bulging or Herniated Disc
As we grow old, most of us begin to experience back pain. Unless the pain is severe, we usually ignore the problem and hope it goes away.
But what if your back pain was a sign of something worse?
You may be dealing with a slipped disc if your pain seems to get worse or radiate towards other body parts.
A herniated disc is an increasingly common problem and one that you, a friend, or a loved one may have dealt with first-hand.
The condition can be so debilitating that many people would go under the knife to try and resolve it.
But did you know that a slipped or herniated disc can be successfully treated and rehabilitated with our chiropractic care at Elite Spine Centres?
No more back pain, sleepless nights or mobility issues!
Freedom from pain is just one appointment away.
What Exactly is a Slipped Disc?
Think of your spine like a stack of building blocks with small cushions (discs) in between. These gel-like cushions act as shock absorbers, protecting your spine every time you walk, bend, or lift something. These cushions are your spinal discs, and they help absorb shock every time you move.
When a disc gets damaged, part of it can bulge or ‘slip’ out of place. That bulge can press on nearby nerves, and that’s when the trouble starts. Depending on where it happens, you might feel sharp back pain, tingling in your leg, or even numbness in your foot.
In short: a slipped disc isn’t just about the disc itself. It’s about how it affects your whole body including the nerves, muscles, and the way you move.
The Common Causes & Symptoms of Disc Pain
So why do slipped discs happen? Honestly, for most people, it’s not just one big injury, it’s usually the little things that build up over time.
- Sitting slouched at your desk or hunched over your phone for hours.
- Lifting something heavy without taking proper precautions such as bending your knees.
- A sports knock or even a small accident.
- Or simply the wear and tear that comes as we get older, when discs lose some of their cushioning.
The symptoms aren’t always the same for everyone. Some people feel a sharp, burning pain in their back. Others get pain shooting down the leg (often mistaken for sciatica). You might notice tingling, numbness, or weakness in your arms or legs.
For some, even sitting or lying down comfortably becomes difficult due to the increased pressure applied on the discs.
Take Mark, one of our patients. He’s 41 and works in IT, spending long hours at his laptop. At first, he just felt a dull ache in his lower back after work. He brushed it off, thinking it was just “part of the job.” A few months later, the pain got sharper and started running down his leg. By the time he came to see us, even standing in line at the supermarket was uncomfortable.
With a tailored disc pain treatment plan, Mark started to feel relief within weeks. Today, he’s back at work, sitting through meetings without constantly shifting in his chair.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people try to tough it out at first just like Mark did, only to realise the pain isn’t going away on its own. The good news is, with the right help, things can get better.
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Why See a Herniated Disc Chiropractor?
That’s what our herniated disc chiropractor does. Instead of just chasing pain, we look at the root. Maybe your spine’s a bit out of line, maybe tight muscles are pulling on your back, or maybe it’s years of poor posture catching up with you.
Take Sarah, for example. She came to us concerned about her options and worried about surgery. After a thorough assessment, we developed a conservative treatment plan. Within weeks, she was back to her daily walks and managing her condition well, all without invasive procedures.
At Elite Spine Centres, we help you find relief and provide strategies and exercises to help reduce the risk of future flare-ups.
Our Specialised, Non-Surgical Slipped Disc Treatment
At Elite Spine Centres, we don’t just do a quick adjustment and send you on your way. Our comprehensive slipped disc treatment plan may include:
- Gentle spinal decompression techniques to relieve pressure on the affected disc
- Targeted soft tissue therapy to address muscle tension and inflammation
- Customized rehabilitation exercises to strengthen supporting muscles
- Posture and ergonomic guidance to support long-term spinal health
Each treatment plan is tailored to your specific condition, lifestyle, and recovery goals.
Your herniated disc chiropractor will also be able to guide you on posture and daily habits for long-lasting relief.
Step 1 – Initial Consultation
At Elite Spine Centres, we firmly believe in creating a low-stress, patient-centric environment.
Our Doctor of Chiropractic will review your symptoms and health history in detail to understand better what may be causing your concerns.
We will work with you to address your symptoms and concerns, ensuring that you understand your condition before proceeding with treatment.
There will be no hard sales or excessively long treatment packages – we want to work with you, not against you!
Step 2 – Spine and Body Examination
To maximise the accuracy of our diagnosis, some of these tests may specifically target the discs’ nerves to address any nerve interference or whether your back pain stems from the lumbar spine.
Additionally, imaging such as an X-ray or MRI may be required to confirm your diagnosis and help tailor your treatment recommendations.
Most of our patients will be able to receive treatment on their first session once any potential safety concerns have been ruled out!
Step 3 – Doctor’s Report and Recommendations
Based on the findings, a customised plan of action will be discussed with you to help you reach your treatment goals.
Compared to the typical approach of symptoms management via medication, doctors of chiropractic can deal with the problem right at the root.
In some extreme cases where you have a progressive loss of reflexes, sensation, muscle strength, and other unusual neurological findings, you will be referred to a medical specialist to determine if immediate surgery is necessary.
Step 4 – Holistic Chiropractic Treatment
Treatment usually involves spinal manipulation and non-surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) to realign your body back to its natural state, increase the range of movement, prompting an influx of healing nutrients and hydration into the disc and improve blood flow to soft tissues.
If needed, advanced therapeutic technologies may be used to complement your healing.
Your comprehensive treatment plan will also involve personalised lifestyle advice and rehabilitative exercises to prevent your condition from recurring and restore proper long-term movement patterns and posture.
This means our patients can achieve more complete recovery in a shorter time with a reduced chance of relapse than at other centres!
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We know that seeking chiropractic help for the first time may be overwhelming to many patients.
Hence, we prepared a special introductory package covering almost everything you need for your first two visits to our clinic!
When you book now, you’ll get our:
- Relieve pain, restore your body’s natural function & avoid surgery with our Signature Functional Correction Method (FCM)
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- Break down stubborn muscle knots and old scar tissue with or Doctor Directed Soft Tissue Mobilization
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- Relieve pain & inflammation with our Radial Shockwave Therapy
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Hear What Our Patients Say
Your Recovery Journey: What to Expect
When James came in, he was struggling with a slipped disc that made even getting out of bed painful. We started by listening to his story and asked him about when the pain started, what movements made it worse, and how it affected his day-to-day life.
Next, we did some exams on his spine, muscles and posture to work out the exact cause of the irritated disc. We explained everything in plain language, so he understood what was happening and why. He was surprised that his simple everyday movements had affected him so badly and was keen to follow our treatment plan and get his life back.
Within a few weeks, James noticed real improvement. He could sit, stand, and even bend without sharp pain. Step by step, he regained mobility and learned how to prevent the slipped disc from flaring up again.
By the end of your treatment, many patients experience significant relief and develop positive habits that help reduce the risk of future episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chiropractic Care Safe for a Herniated Disc?
This is one of the most common questions we hear, and the short answer is yes. Chiropractic care is safe for most people with a herniated or slipped disc.
If you need disc pain treatment, we’ll always adapt techniques to make sure it is gentle and effective. For some patients, we might use special equipment instead of traditional methods.
And don’t worry, we’ll walk you through everything before we start so you feel comfortable every step of the way and know what you can expect. Many patients are surprised by how gentle and relieving it actually feels.
What happens when a disc bulges?
First, let’s discuss briefly what makes up a spinal disc and what happens when it ‘slips.’
Spinal or intervertebral discs have three main components.
- The annulus fibrosis: A multi-ring structure made of a relatively hard form of collagen. As the outermost layer, it provides shape and protection to the disc.
- The nucleus pulposus: A relatively softer gel-like collagen. It gives the disc its cushion, serving as shock absorbers.
- The endplates of the discs: Located at either end of a spinal disc, these help blend the discs into the vertebral bodies (bones).
A herniated disc occurs when some of the annular fibres have torn enough that the inner nucleus pushes outward to the back of the spine.
Herniated discs can occur at any part of the spine, but the mid to lower neck and the lumbar spine are the most common areas.
What causes a slipped disc?
Many reasons can cause herniated discs to happen. However, most herniated discs can be attributed to two common reasons.
A) Injuries that cause severe stress or trauma to the spine and surrounding tissues.
- Whiplash
- Landing hard on your back or tailbone
- Back or sports injury
B) Poor biomechanics of the joints and tissues leading to accumulated stress over time.
- Age. Herniated discs can occur at nearly any age, but the risk of accumulated stress and tissue damage increases with age.
- Repetitive movements that cause stress to the discs (e.g. repeated lifting of large and heavy objects)
- Specific health problems, such as obesity, where our spinal discs struggle to support the weight
- Lifestyle habits such as poor posture and prolonged sitting
Most slipped-disc patients may first experience lower back pain in their 30s that can develop into disc herniation. In some cases, the relapse of the slipped discs can last until their 50s and above.
What are the symptoms of a slipped disc?
Herniated discs often manifest the following symptoms:
- Lower back pain
- Pain and numbness (in one or both sides of the body)
- Tingling or numbness in the shoulders, back, arms, legs, hands, or feet
- Unexplained muscle weakness
- Neck pain
- Problems straightening the back
- Sharp pain in the hips, legs, or buttocks
- Pain that worsens when walking short distances or after prolonged sitting or standing
Not all people with herniated discs will have the same symptoms. In addition, the severity of the pain and symptoms experienced can vary from one person to another.
In addition, many people do not even know that they may be structurally predisposed to disc herniation. Sometimes, a herniated disc is only one wrong movement or minor injury away. However, once the disc has slipped, the above symptoms may manifest very strongly and rapidly.
What happens if you don’t treat a slipped disc?
Left untreated, a slipped disc can cause complications.
Sciatica
Frequently, a slipped disc presses against the spinal nerve roots as they exit the spine. One of the more common complications that arise from this is sciatica.
Sciatica is a group of symptoms defined by one-sided pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness that begins with lower back pain that spreads down the leg and foot. Sciatic pain has been described as sharp, stabbing, searing, or electric.
Cauda Equina Syndrome
While your spinal cord ends around your waist, a collection of lengthy nerve roots (cauda equna) continue down the spinal canal. In rare circumstances, a herniated disc can cut off nerve impulses to the cauda equina nerves in your lower back and legs.
You may lose control of your bowels or bladder if this happens.
Saddle Anaesthesia
In this scenario, the slipped disc causes pinched nerves, leading to reduced sensation in your inner thighs, back of your legs, and around your rectum.
Permanent Nerve Injury
Permanent nerve damage is one of the most severe side effects of disc degeneration. Pinched nerve roots in the spine can be irreversibly injured if not treated, resulting in chronic pain, weakness, and loss of feeling.
Start Your Path to Disc Pain Relief Today
If you suspect you may have a herniated disc, book a consultation with our well-trained chiropractors today.
Treating slipped discs often involves a hybrid or combined approach which addresses the spine and spinal cord, as well as the mechanics and stability of the surrounding areas. We also help you modify your lifestyle in order to prevent the relapse of a herniated disc.
Elite Spine Centres combines the specific treatment of both the spine and surrounding tissues, so we can more thoroughly address your condition!
Before you know it, you can get moving and feeling like your old self again!