Slipped disc treatment without surgery in Byron Center, MI

Surgery is a treatment option for a slipped disc in Byron Center, Michigan, but it may not be the only option you want to consider. After all, any type of surgery comes with risks like post-surgical infection. Physical therapy can treat slipped discs without surgery, and it’s available right here in Byron Center. 

What causes slipped discs?

Slipped discs can be caused by several factors. For instance, they can come from excessive forces acting on the spine during a car accident. Also, impacts from sports like football and rugby can lead to this issue, and it can lead to the slipped disc being called a sports injury. Weak or injured back muscles can also allow one of your discs to slip, and back muscle injuries can be caused by lifting heavy weights improperly at home or work. 

How can a physical therapist in Byron Center treat a slipped disc without surgery?

No matter what originally caused your disc to slip out of place, you may be dealing with symptoms like pain, muscle weakness and numbness in your back. Without resorting to surgery, physical therapists in Byron Center can help you treat slipped disc symptoms. 

One commonly used physical therapy technique for slipped discs is instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). This technique can be especially helpful when a muscle injury is the root cause of your disc issue. IASTM uses special movements and shaped metal tools to break up scar tissue in injured muscles. 

The scar tissue, also called adhesions, can cause muscles to tighten up and become less mobile,  potentially contributing to a slipped disc. Using this technique, the therapist will move a metal tool over the injured muscle to help break up scar tissue, reduce muscle tightness and restore freedom of movement. In turn, helping the muscle in this way can reduce pressure on the slipped disc.

Find other non-surgical slipped disc treatment options at Advent Physical Therapy in Byron Center

At Advent Physical Therapy in Byron Center, our team is dedicated to helping people with many different injuries and medical conditions. One way we can help people with slipped discs is to help them find treatment that doesn’t involve surgery. Our team will evaluate your condition during a free screening, and then we’ll build you a personalized therapy program. One of the therapy techniques we can use in this program is IASTM, but we may also include other methods such as: 

• Manual therapy
• Pelvic floor rehabilitation
• Cupping 

Are you ready to find out how we can help treat your slipped disc? Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment.