Please call at least 48 hours in advance for scheduling. Your chiropractic adjustment may be swapped ...
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Please call at least 48 hours in advance for scheduling. Your chiropractic adjustment may be swapped for either Intersegmental traction or electrical stimulation. Appointment required. Must sign waiver. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. Not valid for clients active within the past 6 month(s). Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed voucher price).
Chiropractor
Choose Between Two Options
$18.96 for a chiropractic package ($325 total value)
- Consultation ($25.00 value)
- Exam ($100.00 value)
- X-rays ($160.00 value)
- Report of findings ($0.00 value)
- One follow-up chiropractic adjustment, intersegmental traction session, or electrical stimulation session ($40.00 value)
$43.45 for a chiropractic package ($365 total value)
* Consultation ($25.00 value)
* Exam ($100.00 value)
* X-rays ($160.00 value)
* Report of findings ($0.00 value)
* Two follow-up chiropractic adjustments, intersegmental traction sessions, or electrical stimulation sessions ($80.00 value)
Intervertebral Disks: The Spine's Suspension
Chiropractic treatments can help restore proper alignment to vertebrae, but they can also take painful pressure off the disks between them. Gain insight into these spinal pillows with this Groupon guide.
Intervertebral disks are the shock absorbers of the spine. These oval-shaped sacs sit between each pair of vertebrae, cushioning them from the impact of everyday movements. Each disk is made up of two parts: a fibrous shell known as the
annulus fibrosus
and a gel-like substance called the
nucleus pulposus
. Much like a waterbed shifting under the weight of a misplaced bowling ball, the disk changes shape whenever the spine rotates or flexes, fluidly adjusting to absorb the motion and protect the vertebrae.
Unfortunately, just as waterbeds eventually mature into box springs, intervertebral disks don't last forever. Over time, the disks begin to lose elasticity and flexibility—a condition called degenerative disk disease (DDD) that affects 60% of people over the age of 40, according to
Medscape
. This can lead to problems such as neck or lower-back pain or more serious conditions such as herniation, which occurs when the disk’s inner fluids leak through the annulus fibrosus. Although DDD can be the source of chronic pain, treatment does not always require surgery. Often, DDD can be managed with physical therapy, over-the-counter medications, and chiropractic treatments, such as spinal adjustments or spinal decompression.