What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

One of the more unfortunate aspects of getting older is that your joints begin to wear out without a clear cause for doing so. This wear and tear of the joints is common in the spine. The exact reason why your joints in your spine begin to wear out is not known and may be a combination of factors. This wear and tear is a form of arthritis, which is where the cartilage in the spine joints begins to wear out. No matter the cause, it is well known that arthritis of the spine often causes pain for those suffering from it.

Stages of Degenerative Disc Disease

What is a herniated disc?

Spinal discs are small, rubbery cushions that fill the spaces between the vertebrae in the back. In some cases, the softer center of the disc protrudes. This is known as a “herniated disc.” Most herniated discs occur in the lower back, but they can occur in other parts of the back as well.

Often, surgery is given as the only option to fix damaged discs in the back. This type of surgery is often risky, as it can lead to further trauma and pain, let alone the huge recovery time and expense.

What are the symptoms of a herniated disc?

The most common symptoms of a herniated disc are:

  • Pain in the arm or leg
  • Numbness or tingling in the affected body part
  • Weakness in the muscles served by affected nerves

What causes herniated discs?

In most cases, patients develop herniated discs because of normal wear and tear related to aging. The spinal discs lose some of their fluid content, which makes them less flexible and more likely to become herniated. In other cases, a herniated disc may occur after a traumatic event, such as a fall.

Some people are more likely to develop herniated discs than others. Herniated discs are more common among people who are overweight or spend time performing activities that put stress on the back. Having a family history of herniated discs may also raise a patient’s risk of developing this condition.

How does Innovative Medical Center treat herniated discs?

Innovative Medical Center develops customized treatment plans for every patient with a herniated disc. The doctor will develop this treatment plan based on the patient’s specific symptoms, the location of the herniated disc, and other unique characteristics. Treatment plans prescribed to patients at Innovative Medical Center may include a combination of NDS (No Disc Surgery) Treatment Method and rehabilitative therapy. All therapies and services rendered are closely monitored by highly trained medical staff and doctors.

Priyank A Patel
Priyank A Patel
August 27, 2022.
Great staff! Love the results. Went in for my knee, and after the first injection, I started walking without a limp and with no pain.
Ashley Darby
Ashley Darby
August 24, 2022.
I have been going here for 10 years. Dr roland helped my daughter have a higher quality of life. Every physical activity she does is due to him seeing what her drs refused to see. She had a seizure due to medication she was taking for chronic constipation. Dr Roland noticed she was off a bit and offered to take a look at her back. She was completely out of alignment. He helped her not have the struggles and she now is able to have full range of movement. The office staff is beyond friendly I have always felt welcome here.
LORI CASTRO
LORI CASTRO
August 24, 2022.
I have had an amazing experience with the staff at IMC. I did stem cell replacement with our non verbal severely autistic son and the results were amazing for our family. It was a joy to go through this journey with them and I continue to take my children there and they have helped more then some MD's with treatments. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Jesse Gonzales
Jesse Gonzales
June 27, 2022.
What can I say about IMC? Let me start off by saying if every medical office cared about their patients the way these people do, we would have no need for doctors! They are about healing you. It’s as if they’re treating their own mother. The love and concern that they have for their patients is unbelievable! I went in there barely able to move. It took me literally about 5 minutes to get out of a chair, with the help of cane. I cannot believe how far I’ve come! Before my treatment was over I was actually able to take my daughter to an amusement park where I was on my feet walking all day! That ment so much to me! To be able to give my daughter something she deserves. Instead of being cooped up in the house because her dad was unable to leave the house because he was in too much pain. They not only brought hope back into my life. But they made it possible for my daughter to experience life, as she should. I’d give these people the world if I could! Because that’s what they gave to my daughter! Thank you IMC!
J V
J V
June 13, 2022.
Absolutely highest and best customer service. Clean office. Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Alexis Gamble
Alexis Gamble
May 12, 2022.
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Maria de Jesus Lopez
Maria de Jesus Lopez
March 15, 2022.
I have felt great improvement ever since I got the stem therapy. I highly recommend everyone to come here