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Keeping wrists and knees in normal alignment can also help to prevent injury of the extremities. Whenever possible, Substitute equipment for manual force. Body mechanics is applying safe methods of moving the body, correcting posture, and lifting.
Spinal manipulation by docotrs of chiropractoric has been shown to  be effective and perfectly safe for treating herniated disks  (references 1-4 below), and there are almost no risks associated.  Thus, it is always worth a try to see if a chiropractor can help.    Sometimes very severe disk problems can require a trip to a surgeon  to ensure that neurological damage is not a risk. Your DC, MD, or  DO should be able to inform you of whether or not you need to see a  surgeon.