Disc Displacement

You might find that a combination of rest, anti-inflammatory medication, ice packs, and gentle exercise are all you need to relieve the symptoms of disc displacement.  Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics has highly skilled physical therapists who can guide you on the best ways to move. Epidural steroid injections might also be helpful. When these measures aren't successful in [...]

If you have a herniated disc, you may experience no symptoms or minimal symptoms. If you do experience symptoms, here are some signs of a slipped disc: You have pain- if your herniated disc is located in the lumbar spine (low back,) you may experience low back pain, pain in the butt, or leg pain. If the [...]

A bulging or herniated disc can happen due to trauma, for example, in auto accidents or falls from height. However, in most cases, the problem begins with a condition called degenerative disc disease. The spongy discs in your spine have plenty of fluid in them when you're young, but as you age, the moisture levels [...]

Disc displacement is a problem that occurs when the shock absorbent pads between each of your vertebrae shift out of position. Typically, this is due to disc herniation. A herniated disc is one where the center – a soft, jelly-like substance – bulges or protrudes through a weak spot in the disc's outer casing. The displaced disc [...]