Huntington Health Center

Common Conditions Treated with Chiropractic Care Disc Bulge The vertebrae of your spine are separated from one another by pads of cartilage called discs. These discs have a fairly tough outer layer with a soft interior to cushion against the shocks and strains experienced as you move and put various stresses on your spine. Certain activities, movements and types of work increase the risk of discs being damaged. When the soft interior material of a disc pushes out through a tear or weakening in the outer covering, the disc is said to be herniated.   Herniated discs are also called protruding, bulging, ruptured, prolapsed, slipped, or degenerated discs. There are fine distinctions between these terms, but all really refer to a disc that is no longer in its normal condition. Herniated discs cause pain by impinging, irritating, pinching or even injuring nerves in the spinal column.   Most disc herniation takes place in the lower back (lumbar spine). The second most common site of herniation is the neck (cervical spine). A herniated lumbar disc may send pain shooting down through your buttocks and thigh into the back of your leg (sciatica). Cervical disc herniation may cause pain in the shoulder, arm, and hand.

Pinched Nerve A common cause of neck and back pain, the term pinched nerve means that a nerve has been compressed or constricted in some way. This can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning sensations and/or a pain radiating outward from the area. Nerves originating in the neck & back may become pinched and trigger pain, numbness and tingling into the shoulder and arm. Occasionally, a compressed nerve in the neck or back is the result of a trauma to the area. This may also cause the vertebral joint to become inflamed and the muscles of the back to tighten.  Sciatica The longest nerve in the body and the main nerve traveling down the leg is the sciatic nerve. When pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve from a ruptured disc, pinched nerve, or disc bulge, the condition is referred to as Sciatica. Sciatica causes a pain along the large sciatic nerve - running from the lower back down the back of each leg. This is a fairly common cause of lower back and leg pain. Generally, sciatica only affects one side of the lower body – radiating from the lower back down through the thigh and lower leg. In some cases this affects the foot or toes.   Neck pain and Headaches We successfully treat a variety of headaches from tension headaches to cluster and migraine headaches. Impairment of movement in any part of the cervical spine can be responsible for pain, discomfort, and disability. The history of the pain and any activities that may have triggered it are also important factors in diagnosis and treatment.  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome When the median nerve, which runs from the side of the neck to the fingers and passes through the cubital tunnel on the inside of the elbow, becomes irritated as a result of an injury or repetitive stress, the resulting condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Symptoms may include numbness in the side or back of the hand, or tingling in the ring and little fingers. The symptoms worsen when the elbow is bent and may cause difficulty when opening jars or holding things.  Low Back Pain Numerous studies prove chiropractic is both effective and cost-effective for low back, neck and mid back complaints within the first month of symptoms. When your framework is not functioning correctly it can lead to symptoms anywhere in the body involving pain, numbness, pins and needles or some other malfunction.  Injuries Lead to Conditions Treated with Chiropractic Care Among the most common injuries that result in conditions treated with chiropractic care include sports injuries, on-the-job injuries, and injuries resulting from automobile accidents. Injuries prompting further pain may be immediately evident or surface over time as chronic pain, discomfort and decreased levels of functioning.   Sports injuries With typically nice weather, we live in an area of active individuals and families. We see a variety of sports injuries from golf, tennis, running, baseball and countless other sports.  On the Job Injuries-Work Injuries We treat a variety of on the job injuries. We are on the Worker's Compensation Approved Doctor List for California. Automobile Accidents Injuries of all types are sustained in automobile accidents. In some cases, even when vehicle damage is slight, a patient can sustain injuries from mild to severe.

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