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annual tear
okay so i have an annual tear in my back and my doctor recomended therapy for me but i hear that it makes it worse. I don't really understand what an annual tear is and i was wondering if one of you could explain it to me or if you knew of a way to cure it. Any help and advice is highly appreciated. Please i'm desperate.
thank you in advance!!!!
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Annular tear
What it is:
When healthy, the discs separating the vertebrae in your spine have soft, gel-like centers surrounded by layers of fibrous tissues. This outer layer is called an annulus.
Due to injury or just aging, small tears can form in the annulus. When the gel-like center of the disc pushes through an annular tear, this is called a disc herniation.
Where it occurs:
Anular tears can appear in the:
Neck (cervical spine)
Low back (lumbar spine)
Middle and upper back (thoracic spine)
The Symptoms:
Patients with annular tears may experience:
Swelling
Pressure
Pain
Sharp, stabbing sensations
What are my treatment options?
Chiropractic Medicine, Physical Rehabilitation, DRS Treatment and MCU Therapy
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