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Cervical Disc Herniation

Chiropractic Care for Cervical Herniated Disc

Chiropractic care has been shown to provide safe and effective pain relief for cervical herniated disc problems as an alternative to potentially harmful pain medications and invasive surgery. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reveals that more than half of patients treated for herniated disc problems experienced a significant reduction in pain after only two weeks of treatment from a licensed chiropractor and that 85% of chiropractic patients reported significant improvement after three months of treatment.

What is Cervical Disc Herniation?

The discs in our body act as shock absorbers for the spine. When the outer band of a disc breaks or cracks and its inner gel-like substance begin leaking, the surrounding nerves become irritated and the spinal canal is subject to extra pressure. Cervical disc herniation can manifest as either a dull or sharp pain in the back or neck (often felt between the shoulder blades) that travels down to the arms, hands and fingers. Inflammation, muscle spasms, numbness and tingling are common symptoms of cervical disc herniation and tend to intensify over time and are frequently triggered by certain body postures and movements. Cervical disc herniation problems may gradually progress if not identified and treated promptly. A Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractor can provide pain relief as well as long-term health solutions.

Causes of Cervical Disc Herniation

The onset of a problem with a herniated disc may go unnoticed until symptoms gradually build up resulting in acute and chronic pain. Sudden movements, overextension, or a twisting of the neck can be the starting point for the condition which may then progress gradually over several months. Several risk factors are associated with cervical disc herniation: Lack of regular exercise, poor nutrition and tobacco use Poor posture including repetitive and incorrect lifting or twisting that puts additional stress on the spine Spinal trauma The aging process: Discs gradually lose their resiliency and dry out over time

Can a Chiropractor Help With Cervical Herniated Disc?

Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractors provide manual adjustments and a comprehensive treatment plan for pain relief. Your first appointment will consist of a thorough physical exam and a series of neurological and orthopedic tests. Evaluation of your reflexes, muscle weakness and any loss of sensation will be assessed as part of a thorough diagnostic process. Several chiropractic treatment options are implemented to treat cervical disc herniation problems including gentle stretching of the spine to isolate the affected area and help move the disc away from the nerve to reduce pain. Other pelvic blocking techniques are used along with prescribed pelvic exercises to draw the disc away from the affected nerve to reduce pain. Your Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center chiropractor will provide you with a tailored treatment plan that is developed according to your overall health, activity level and the severity of your pain and may include a combination of manual adjustments and customized therapies. In addition, your chiropractor will consult other health professionals to determine the best course of treatment when developing your treatment plan for cervical herniated disc problems.
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Dr. Norgaard’s first exposure to chiropractic was when he was a high school football player at Neuqua Valley in Naperville, Illinois. Nagging injuries led him to Action Chiropractic and Dr. Durnas. He was amazed with the results he got and knew that the treatments provided at Action Chiropractic were the best way to address his ailments.
After high school, Dr. Norgaard left Naperville and attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. While at Central, he majored in biology and played football, further piquing his interest in sports injuries and how to treat them. When he wasn’t in the classroom or on the football field, Dr. Norgaard spent his time volunteering at hospitals, and at various clinics. This is when he really developed a passion for helping people get better.
His experiences as an athlete, chiropractic patient, and volunteer shaped his decision to become a chiropractor.
After graduating from Central, Dr. Norgaard continued his education at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
While at Palmer, Dr. Norgaard took several extracurricular courses focusing on spinal diagnosis and therapy, soft tissue care, and diagnosis and treatment of the extremities. He completed a 4-month internship with Dr. Durnas at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center and further developed his skills as a physician.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer in October of 2021 and received the Academic Excellence Award.
After graduation, Dr. Norgaard joined the team at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center. He currently resides in the Naperville area with his wife, Shannon, son, Parker, and dog, Alby.
“I chose to become a chiropractor because I was helped by chiropractic. I was in such discomfort it took me over 3 minutes to put on my socks. After seeing a chiropractor, and regaining the ability to tie my shoes, I realized that taking loads of NSAIDs did not address the fact that there was something causing the pain. The more I learned about it, I found that Chiropractic doesn’t just hide symptoms, like I was trying to do with pills, it fixes the origin of the problem.”
Dr. Durnas graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and Bachelors of Arts degree in Chemistry. After graduation he worked in research and development for 3 years and dabbled in powerlifting and professional wrestling. That’s what lead him to chiropractic school. While at Palmer College of Chiropractic, he focused on learning how to best help the athlete. He took several extracurricular courses on how to address soft tissue injuries, how to adjust extremities, and how to better manage sports injuries. He graduated in June of 2012, where we were the Palmer Clinical Excellence Award winner and a keynote speaker at commencement.
In 2019, Dr. Durnas earned his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)®. He is only the 427th chiropractor in history to earn this designation, and only the 6th recipient in the history of Illinois. He completed over 300 hours of classroom and online courses focusing on in depth on the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, concussions, and emergency procedures, and had over 100 on the field hours with athletes that ranged from cross fitters, professional and high school football players, professional BMX and Motocross riders, triathletes, and runners. Dr. Durnas passed a 6-part practical exam and a 250 question Board exam and contributed a case study involving nerve damage in a professional athlete following a hit to the shoulder.