Orthopedic Surgeon Lists Chiropractic Treatment as Option for Lumbar Disc Herniation

Post on July 31, 2014 by André Broussard, D.C.

…but…chiropractic manipulation is listed under Physical Therapy…Orthobullets.com

From Orthobullets

Orthobullets.com was founded by Dr. Derek Moore, a practicing orthopedic spine surgeon. He realized after returning to his residency following a period as a consultant at The Boston Consulting Group, that there were opportunities for improvement in the orthopaedic surgery training process.

Treatment

Nonoperative

  • rest and physical therapy, and antiinflammatory medications
    • indications
      • first line of treatment for most patients with disc herniation
        • 90% improve without surgery
    • technique
      • bedrest followed by progressive activity as tolerated
      • medications
        • NSAIDS
        • muscle relaxants (more effective than placebo but have side effects)
        • oral steroid taper
      • physical therapy
        • extension exercises extremely beneficial
        • traction
        • chiropractic manipulation
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