May 11, 2011 | Posted by Carissa Hang
People who suffer from back pain, leg pain, and abnormal functions of the lower extremities are often diagnosed with a disc injury. A disc injury can either come from a protrusion or a herniation. The question becomes, how do I know which one I have?
Categories: Back Injury | 
Tags: Back Injury, cartilage, Chiropractic Care, degeneration, disc bulge, disc herniation, disc protrusion, extremities, herniated disc, intervertebral disc, leg numbness, muscle weakness, Ruptured Disc, shock absorber, Slipped Disc, spinal column, spine | 
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November 14, 2010 | Posted by Mike Pritsker
One of the widespread causes of compressed nerves in the spine is disc degeneration and arthritis. Disc degeneration is created by wear and tear over the years with the discs getting thinner which narrows the vertebral spaces. This can cause the nerves to become compressed and irritated. This may then be followed with tingling and numbness in the neck and arms. Tension, stress, whiplash and other injuries can all contribute over time to a bigger problem.
Categories: Chiropractic | Tags: arthritis, Back Pain, Chiropractic, chiropractor, degeneration, Michael Pritsker, neck pain, Pain Management, pinched nerve, san diego, spinal decompression | No Comments »
June 29, 2010 | Posted by Dr. Michael Pritsker, DC
How many times have you heard doctors tell you that there is nothing we can do? They tell you that you’ve got arthritis and that there is no cure. If you haven’t heard it yourself, I bet you know a family member or friend who has. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is one of the oldest and most common types of arthritis around. It is characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. This is the part of the joint that cushions the ends of bones. It causes the bones to rub against each other. This causes pain and loss of movement. It most commonly affects middle-aged and older people. Osteoarthritis can range from very mild to very severe. It affects hands and weight-bearing joints such as the knees, hips, feet and the back.
Categories: Chiropractic | Tags: arthritis, Chiropractic, chiropractor, degeneration, disease, elbow, knee, medicine, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal decompression, spine decompression therapy | 1 Comment »