Do you have a slipped disc or other disc injury in Downtown Los Angeles CA? If you suspect that your periodic back pain is the result of a disc injury, or you have been diagnosed with a disc injury, you should be able to find help by seeking chiropractic care at Integrated Medical Center (iMED) Downtown LA.
Intervertebral discs are the small cushions between your vertebrae. These discs are composed of a hard outer ring with a soft gel-like inner circle.
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Disc Injury Treatment in Downtown Los Angeles CA
- Protruding discs result from an asymmetrical disc where the inner circle gel area bulges out.
- Herniated discs result from a rupture of the disc material which bulges the gel as well.
- The worst, a disc extrusion, results from an expansion of the gel away from the vertebrae, or when the gel is broken off of the disc.
Signs and Symptoms of a Disc Injury
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Weakness in the legs or feet
- Foot and leg pain, possible numbness or tingling (associated with sciatica)
- Lack of control of bladder or bowel