Dr. Mack is back for another episode! Today he dives into all things decompression with Dr. Buzz and Daniela. Disc injuries are not a quick and easy diagnosis and there are some BIG facts to take into account before you start a journey of "quick fixes"
Show Notes:
[1:10 - Dr. Mack Intro]
[1:29 - What is decompression?]
[2:27 - Types of disc injuries]
[3:05 - Radicular Pain]
[4:51 - What we do for Radicular Pain?]
[6:30 - Education matters, You have to heal your disc in and out of our office]
[7:22 - Bulging disc in back without back pain]
[8:46 - Don't always chase the symptom]
[9:58 - Decompression can be beneficial for many reasons]
[10:21 - Headaches are normally an alarm system]
[12:08 - Disrupted nerve flow]
[13:26 - An MRI is required for a disc injury]
[15:02 - You need a thorough examination including neuro]
[15:57 - Getting adjusted can make it worse]
[17:08 - Disc tissue doesn't bleed when you get older so it doesn't heal well]
[19:00 - Cortisone shots will not heal you]
[20:54 - You cannot diagnose a disc injury in a traditional doctor's appointment]
