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    Spine Care in San Diego: Discs, Nerves & Back Pain

    Start here to find the right care path for sciatica, herniated and bulging discs, spinal stenosis, and long-standing neck and back pain. Every plan begins with an exam, not a protocol.

    How We Evaluate Spine Problems

    A disc, a narrowed canal, an irritated nerve root, and a joint restriction can all produce low back pain, and they respond to different care. Our exam is built to tell them apart before anything is recommended.

    • Symptom behavior: what makes it worse standing, sitting, walking, or bending
    • Neurological testing of reflexes, strength, and sensation
    • Imaging review when a scan already exists, correlated with the exam
    • Gait, posture, and balance assessment
    • Clear criteria for when medical or surgical referral is the right call

    Not sure which page fits your symptoms? Radiating leg pain usually starts at sciatica, arm or leg symptoms after a disc injury at herniated and bulging disc care, and pain that eases when you lean forward at spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease.

    Symptoms That Bring People In:

    • Pain that radiates into the leg, buttock, or arm
    • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in a hand or foot
    • Back pain that worsens with sitting or with standing
    • Shorter walking tolerance or needing to lean forward
    • Neck pain and headaches after a collision or fall
    • Symptoms that returned after surgery or injections

    What Spine Care Looks Like Here

    Diagnosis first, then a plan matched to the findings, then the work that keeps it from coming back

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    Exam and Diagnosis

    A neurological and orthopedic exam, imaging review, and symptom history to identify which structure is driving the pain.

    2

    Condition-Matched Treatment

    Decompression, chiropractic care, laser, or soft-tissue work, chosen for the diagnosis rather than applied to everyone.

    3

    Spinal Stabilization

    Targeted exercises strengthen the muscles that support your spine for long-term relief.

    Success Stories From Our Spine Patients

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    Harrison K.

    L4-L5 & L5-S1 Herniated Discs

    After herniating my L4-L5 and L5-S1 discs, I couldn't walk, stand, or sleep. I literally crawled into my first appointment. My progress has been nothing short of incredible, and I'm finally getting my life back.

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    Joe W.

    Herniated Disc - 24 Sessions

    I completed a 24-session spinal decompression program for a documented herniated disc. I now experience little to no daily pain. With decompression and rehabilitation exercises, I completed a 16-mile hike at Haleakalā in Maui without issues.

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    Jaime O.

    Severe Herniated Disc

    I suffered from a severe herniated disc that completely changed my life. I tried everything: massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, with little improvement. Surgery felt like my only option. Today, I'm back to enjoying the things I love without pain and avoided surgery altogether.

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    Patricia Y.

    9.2mm Cervical Disc Bulge

    My MRI showed a 9.2mm disc bulge at C6-7 pressing into my spinal cord. I had lost much of the function on my left side. Less than three months later, my follow-up MRI shows the disc has reabsorbed. The pressure on my spinal cord is gone.

    Disclaimer: Individual results vary. Testimonials and patient stories reflect personal experience and are not a guarantee, promise, or prediction of outcome. Results depend on each patient's condition, adherence to care, and other factors.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Spine Care

    Common questions about disc injuries, sciatica, stenosis, and non-surgical spine treatment.

    Book Your Spine Consultation

    Find out what is actually driving your back, neck, or leg symptoms. The evaluation includes a comprehensive exam and clear treatment recommendations.

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