Disc Injury Relief, St Paul, MN
Severe pain caused by disc injuries and degenerative disc symptoms can make daily life a greater challenge. The pain and reduced range of motion make performing basic tasks more difficult and provide no end of frustrations.
At North Star Medical in St Paul, MN, we understand how frustrating disc injuries can be. Whether you're suffering from a slipped disc, bulging disc, ruptured disc, or disc extrusion, we provide optimal Relief treatments to help you make a full recovery and get back to living a pain-free life.
For healthy discs and an end to your pain, schedule an appointment with North Star Medical today.
What are Disc Injuries?
Disc injuries are any injuries or physical trauma that affect the spinal discs. This can range from disc degeneration to a car accident. Some conditions, like spinal stenosis, can make someone more likely to experience a disc injury. An injured disc can even put pressure on surrounding nerves, causing chronic pain.
At North Star Medical, we are dedicated to helping you find relief for your injured discs. Our regenerative care can help you overcome protruding discs and other disc injuries you may be experiencing.
If you’re suffering from disc injuries, schedule an appointment today. Our staff is ready to work with you to alleviate your condition.
Common Causes of Disc Injuries
Understanding the potential causes of disc injuries can help you prevent them in the future. For those already experiencing disc problems, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
Disc injuries are often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative discs cause disc injuries due to the weakening of the joints.
Obesity
A higher body weight puts strain on the discs, making injuries more likely.
Sedentary Lifestyle
Living a sedentary lifestyle weakens the body and leaves you more vulnerable to developing a disc condition.
Repetitive Motions
Repetitive bending or lifting motions can make it more likely for someone to damage disc tissue and develop a disc injury.
What symptoms do disc injuries cause?
Symptoms of disc injuries can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at North Star Medical include:
Stiffness
Sharp Pain
Dull Pain
Muscle Tightness
Headaches
Numbness
Tingling
Dizziness
Vertigo
Clicking or Grinding Sounds in the Neck
What are the Treatment Options for Disc Injuries?
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WITH DISC INJURIES? North Star Medical offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
Physical rehab utilizes gentle exercises and stretches in order to help the body recover from various disc injuries while strengthening the body against future injuries.
Our regenerative treatments can help restore your injured discs and reduce pain.
Auto accident care can provide treatments to help heal discs injured as a result of a car crash.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care encompasses a variety of treatments performed on the back and neck that can help restore injured discs to full health.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common disc injury?
A herniated or bulging disc is the most common form of disc injury.
What causes a disc injury?
There are several ways a disc injury can occur. Obesity, degenerative disc diseases, and overuse are all common causes of disc injuries.
Do disc injuries ever heal?
Most people will make a full recovery from a disc injury without the need for additional treatments. For those people whose discs don't heal naturally, though, medical care will be needed.
How do I know if my discs are damaged?
Increased back pain when moving or sitting for long periods is a common sign of damaged discs. Pain while coughing, sneezing, or laughing is also a symptom of damaged discs.
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North Star Medical Clinic is the premier Pain Control Clinic in White Bear Lake, MN, dedicated to providing data-driven, non-surgical alternatives for high-achieving individuals and athletes.
Our clinical approach utilizes advanced regenerative therapies and mechanical decompression to identify and treat physiological root causes rather than simply masking symptoms. We empower our patients to reclaim their peak physical function and long-term vitality through precision wellness strategies and evidence-based care.
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Our White Bear Lake clinic is centrally located on the Highway 96 medical corridor, situated just east of the US-61 intersection and minutes from the shores of Birch Lake. We offer streamlined access for patients commuting via I-35E, located approximately 1.5 miles west of our facility.
Service Zip Codes: (55110, 55115, 55127, 55126, 55109, 55117, 55106)
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