Conditions We Help
Disc Injury
When a disc is irritated, the pain can be intense, and it rarely settles until the pressure comes off. Dr. Kim works to relieve it at the structural source.
The discs between your vertebrae act as cushions, and when one bulges or herniates it can press on nearby nerves and cause sharp pain, numbness, or weakness. In Dr. Kim's approach, that pressure is usually tied to vertebrae that have shifted and the compensation your body has built around them. By correcting the structure and taking pressure off the area, the goal is to give the disc and the nerves room to settle.
Sound familiar?
- Sharp or radiating back or neck pain
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness into an arm or leg
- Pain that worsens with certain positions or movements
- Relief that never seems to hold
How Dr. Kim helps
- A structural exam and X-rays to understand the cause
- Correcting forward vertebrae and compensation
- Taking pressure off the affected area and nerves
- Specific, corrective adjustments
Give the area room to settle
Disc pain rarely eases while the structural cause behind it remains. Dr. Kim works to correct that structure and take the pressure off, so the area isn’t fighting an uphill battle.
Start with the $29 new patient special or call 860-495-0362.
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How Dr. Kim treats disc injury
Questions
Disc Injury: Frequently Asked
Can chiropractic help a herniated or bulging disc?
Many people find relief with conservative, hands-on care that takes pressure off the area. Dr. Kim will examine you first and tell you honestly whether her approach is a good fit for your situation.
Do I need surgery?
Dr. Kim isn't a surgeon and won't advise on that, but many people prefer to try a conservative option first. A consultation and exam will help you understand whether she can help.
How do I start?
Begin with the $29 new patient special. Call 860-495-0362 with any questions.
Is chiropractic safe if I have a herniated disc?
Dr. Kim uses specific techniques suited to a disc that's already irritated. She examines you carefully first and will tell you honestly whether her approach is appropriate for your situation or whether you should be seen elsewhere.
Could my leg numbness be coming from a disc in my back?
It can be. When a disc presses on a nearby nerve, the symptoms often show up down an arm or leg rather than at the disc itself. In Dr. Kim's approach this pressure is usually tied to shifted vertebrae and the compensation around them, and that's what she works to correct.
What if physical therapy or medication hasn't helped my disc pain?
Many people come in after trying other options that eased symptoms without lasting relief. If the structural cause behind the pressure was never addressed, the pain tends to return. Dr. Kim will examine you and give you an honest read on whether her corrective approach may help.
Do you take insurance for disc injury care?
Dr. Kim does not bill insurance directly, but she provides superbills you can submit to your plan yourself. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, along with cash, check, and major credit cards, and payment can be flexible.
Let's find the cause
Start with a $29 consultation, exam, and report of findings: an honest look at whether Dr. Kim can help.