Problems with the discs in the neck can be particularly frustrating, not only because of the pain, but also the general disability.

Spinal discs are composed of a special ligament and one of their main purposes is to support the junction of spinal bones. The center of these hard discs is composed of a softer, jelly-like substance which helps act as a shock absorber in the body.

One of the problems with the spinal discs is that they don’t receive an adequate blood supply, so when an injury occurs the healing time is increased due to the slow process of delivering nutrients necessary for recovery.

When the disc becomes injured, sometimes the outer coating weakens and the jelly substance inside pushes against the weaker areas, causing what is referred to as a bulging disc. Oddly enough, the discs have no nerve sensors in them, so you’re pain is not from the bulging disc. Rather the pain felt is from impingement of the surrounding nerves. The discs surround the spinal cord, a long series of nerves, so when they are pressured, the pain can be felt in a variety of locations.

Many massage chairs offer features of massage directed in the neck area. This can help to stimulate the blood flow in the area, increasing the amount of nutrients that make their way through, which in turns helps the overall recovery process of the hurt disc.

Link: Article Pros
http://www.ArticlePros.com/Health-and-Fitness/Back-Pain/article-151438.html

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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