We treat the following conditions when related to functional problems of the neck, back and shoulder. Lifting to heavy a load and lifting it the wrong way, injuries and an unlevel or posturally stressed spine are all reasons for disc herniation. Disc herniations are not uncommon in young men and continue to be quite prevalent through mid age becoming somewhat less likely as we get older and the disc normally losses some of its fluid content. Reoccurring episodes of severe back or neck pain which often occurs for little or no reason can indicate disc tears. Pain and numbness often travels from the spine to the flank, hip, testicles or p ubic area, thigh, leg or foot or.
Discs can also herniate and cause little local back pain.
These 'silent discs' may cause pain or numbness in one or more areas outside the spine as in those mentioned above. Once discs herniate they undergo deterioration in most cases especially when they are under continued stress due to abnormal posture or mechanics of the spine. These deterioration changes can produce a worsening of pain with increased head, chest, leg or arm symptoms over time. This can alter organ function and health. Once a disc is torn the spine is never the same again.