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Understanding spinal disc changes.

Spinal discs sit between the vertebrae and help support movement while absorbing load through the spine.

A healthy disc contains a soft centre called the nucleus pulposus, surrounded by a stronger outer layer known as the annulus fibrosus.

With age, loading, or injury, discs can undergo structural changes.

Disc degeneration refers to the gradual loss of hydration and disc height.

A disc bulge or protrusion occurs when the disc extends slightly beyond its normal boundary.

A disc herniation (or extrusion) occurs when inner disc material moves through the outer layer and may irritate nearby nerves.

Sequestration refers to a fragment of disc material separating completely from the disc.

These changes are commonly seen on imaging and do not always correlate with pain or symptoms.

If you are experiencing back pain, an assessment by a qualified health professional can help determine the most appropriate management.

📍 Up Chiropractic
Leederville, Perth WA





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Ever wondered what doctors mean when they talk about disc degeneration, disc bulges or herniated discs?

Spinal discs sit between the vertebrae and act like shock absorbers, helping the spine move while distributing load.

A healthy disc contains a soft gel-like centre called the nucleus pulposus, surrounded by a stronger outer layer called the annulus fibrosus.

Over time, or with repeated loading or injury, discs can undergo structural changes.

Disc degeneration
This refers to gradual loss of disc hydration and height.

Disc bulge (protrusion)
The disc extends slightly beyond its normal boundary but the outer layer remains intact.

Disc herniation (extrusion)
Inner disc material pushes through the outer layer and may irritate nearby nerves.

Sequestration
A small fragment of disc material separates completely from the disc.

Importantly, these changes are commonly seen on scans and do not always cause pain or symptoms.

If you are experiencing back pain, a professional assessment can help determine the most appropriate management for your situation.

📍 Up Chiropractic
Leederville, Perth WA

The biggest congratulations to midfielder who came in for his final tune up today with before he heads off to play for in Holland. We are so excited for you!!!

Up! Chiro Christmas hours!
We will be closed from Christmas day though to Sunday 4th January

Up! Chiro Christmas 🎄 hours!
We will be closed for the holiday break from Xmas Day through to Sunday 4th January.

Whilst we love seeing all of our clients at Up..... We LOVE 🥰 seeing little people at Up! Especially little babies 👶🏼!!
.d brought little Lando in for a check up with Dr Miles. One of the highlights of our week!

Did you know?
On average, a child before the age of seven will fall about 2500 times and, before the age of three, will have had three major falls off change tables, out of a cot or down a flight of stairs.14 It is estimated that 47.9% of children land on their head in their first year of life.15

Maginness G Dr. (2001). C4K Chiropractic for Kids. Paediatrics Research. [CD- ROM]. Available: [email protected] [2001

We only have a few appointments left this week before we close for the Christmas 🎄 🐨 🦘 ☀️ break!
We will be closed from Sunday 22nd Decemebr, and reopen Monday 6th Jan at 8:00am.
Wishing all of our Up! community a restful Christmas. We look forward to seeing you all in 2025!

Practice holiday hours:
Monday 16th Dec 8-6pm
Wednesday 18th Dec 8-6pm
Thursday 19th Dec 2-6pm
Friday 20th December 8-12:30pm
Saturday 21st December 8:30- 11:30am
We will be closed for Christmas and New Years weeks, and re-open Monday 6th Jan 2025
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