Back Disc Diagnosis and Conditions

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Bulging Disc Lumbar Spine Information
In the low back right up above the sacrum there are five bones and five discs, this area is a common area for injury and pain.

Degenerative Disc Disease in the Neck
The cervical spine is so susceptible to injury because of it's location.  Injuries over time cause damage to the closest ligaments and disc.  The body responds and wants to join them together, such as at the c5 c6 disc.

Whiplash Injury, Neck and Shoulder Pain
After the impact your car looks crashed and your neck, shoulders, and head hurt.  You are a victim of a whiplash injury and start taking anti-inflammatory drugs and seek out a chiropractor in Los Angeles

Back Lumbar Pain
The low back has many structures that are vital to the overall health of a person.  The nervous system sends signals to the lower part of the body and to many of the internal organs.  Pain can happen when there is damaged tissues.  Treatments can work to heal the injured lumbar spine.

Sequestered Disc Back
When a piece of the disc breaks off of the annulus and is free floating.  The use of surgery can be very beneficial if nerve roots are compressed.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain
The joint that joins the sacrum and the ilium is surrounded by strong ligaments.  The joints can have dysfunction and not move properly and cause pain.  It can be caused from a rheumatoid arthritis condition or be mechanical.  Injuries to the area can cause the pain or can come from postural imbalances.

MRI and Herniated Disc Diagnosis
When all the symptoms and orthopedic exams lead to a possible herniated disc that is causing the pain and problems a MRI might be the next step to get a correct diagnosis.