The spine serves several important functions for the body. In addition to giving support to your torso and head, the spine serves as a conduit for the nerves. Nerves travel from your outer extremities to the spinal cord. The spinal cord carries impulses from the brain to the nerves and from the nerves to the brain.

You may not have any back problems for many years and then suddenly they hit. They could be caused by an accident or by the aging process.

Herniated discs are among the most common of spinal problems. The vertebrae are very hard bone and resistant to breaking, but the soft cushions of the vertebrae are subject to damage. If a herniated disc continues to expand, it may eventually apply pressure to a nerve. This pressure can cause pain in the back along with the extremities.

The pain or a herniated disc may be felt in the back, ribs, arms, neck or legs. The location of the extended pain will vary according to which disc is herniated. Discs in the lower back can cause pain in the legs while those in the upper back can cause arm or neck pain. In the middle back the pain can extend around the ribs, even making breathing painful.

Chiropractic care uses spinal adjustments to allow the disc to regain its original shape. This care restores necessary blood flow to the disc and can allow it to reabsorb the fluid that was lost in the injury.

After you become pain free, you will want to consult with Dr. Klein to see about a maintenance plan to keep you from experiencing more pain for new back injuries.

Daniel Klein, a Fremont Herniated Disc specialist can help you to be free from back pain caused by a herniated disc. Comprehensive information on effective pain relief now on http://www.fremontchirowellness.com