Catalina Medical Center: Blog

Your spine is necessary and crucial for everyday function. It’s made up of vertebrae, each one equally important. Between them are intervertebral discs. Severe back pain occurs when one of these discs becomes herniated or “slips out” of place. Drs. Richard Cohen, Rob Josefsson, and Paul Newhouse treat disc herniation at Catalina Medical Center. Located in Redondo Beach, CA, they provide a variety of top-tier treatment methods.   Your appointment begins with a physical evaluation. It’s necessary to determine where the slipped disc is. A spinal examination is performed. Your Redondo Beach chiropractor will also check for any loss of sensation, muscle wasting, and damaged reflexes. Be upfront with any medical information and history. This may point to any underlying causes of the herniation.   Treatment can begin after locating the herniated disc. Spinal manipulation is the best bet. Your chiropractor will either use their hands or specialized tools to move the disc back into place. Other...

One of the most common causes of back pain is a slipped disc. While they can be debilitating, the good news is that the body is able to repair them naturally if allowed to do so. At the Catalina Medical Center in Redondo Beach, we help patients’ bodies get into the optimal condition to heal while managing their discomfort, but it’s helpful for patients to know more about what a slipped disc is. The spinal discs are located in between the vertebrae. They provide cushioning and absorb shocks. Each disc is made up of a gelatinous center and a rubbery outer ring. When the gel in the center of the disc leaks out, the disc is said to be slipped, herniated, bulging, or ruptured. Sometimes the gel may push all the way outside the outer portion. Although most slipped discs are the result of long-term wear, they can be caused by sudden trauma. People who remain in good shape as they age have better back support and are less likely to suffer a slipped disc. However, if such an injury does occur, ...