Words of Wellness

by Dr. Stacey Raya

Treating A Herniated Disc

Located between each vertebra of the spine is an intervertebral disc that acts as a shock absorber and a shock distributor and provides flexibility. A herniated disc occurs when its tough outer layer tears and the jelly like inner core bulges or protrudes outward. Although some people experience no symptoms, others can have pain, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg resulting from nerve irritation which can adversely impact their quality of life. Chiropractic care is a non- surgical treatment option for treating herniated discs. Upon the initial appointment, a skilled chiropractor will conduct a thorough physical examination and may order an x-ray or MRI to assist with the diagnostic process. They may perform spinal spinal adjustments, traction, cold laser and spinal decompression.

Chiropractic is a system of therapy that focuses on adjusting the alignment of the spine to help with back pain and posture problems. This nonsurgical approach is a longstanding therapy for chronic pain and mobility issues. Please call 860-621-2225 to schedule an appointment. We are located at 200 Queen St., Southington.

P.S. We have the most advanced Spinal Decompression tables and treatments for spinal stenosis and herniated discs.

The Sea Dogs compiled 93 points to tie the Wilton Y/ Wahoos for 20th place overall. The girls placed 18th (71) and the boys team came in 26th (22).

“I didn’t have any expectations going in this year; I thought let’s see what we can do,” said Cheshire coach Sean Farrell. “The kids did a tremendous job. I think they were more excited than nervous. ”

Peter Zalewski of Southington was the leading pointscorer for the men’s team. He contributed a 13th place in the 200-meter backstroke (2:09.93) and in the 400-meter freestyle (4:12.83).

Zalewski additionally nabbed 18th in the 400-meter individual medley (4:46.09) and 22nd in the 100-meter backstroke (1:01.04).

“Peter had a great meet,” said Farrell. “He has come a long way. He bought into the process early in the long course season and it showed at that meet.”

Joey Milhomens supplied 18th place in the 200-meter backstroke (2:11.32), 25th in the 200-meter IM (2:15.27) and 26th in the 400-meter IM (4:48.45).

“He did great,” Farrell remarked. “Joey went to the short course (nationals), but he made the finals in multiple events this time. We’ve been waiting for him to have that breakout meet.”

Also for Sea Dog boys, Anthony Tomasko (50-meter backstroke, 19th, 28.37), Connor Booth (50-meter freestyle, 20th, 24.60), Brendan Matos (200-meter butterfly, 21st, 2:12.92), Kellen Booth (800-meter freestyle, 22nd, 9:34.91), and Michael Gauthier (200-meter freestyle, 23rd, 1:59.90) made the Top 25 individually.