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Herniated discs are extremely common and they don’t just cause soreness in the back; they can also compress nerves headed elsewhere in the body. Dr. Alajajian and his staff in Glendale, CA, provide patients with expert holistic treatment for symptoms and work to put the body in the best position to heal itself. But preventive care is also one of our priorities, so we want our patients to know more about disc degeneration.   The spinal discs are the shock absorbers in between the main bodies of articulated vertebrae. They are made up of a gel center, the nucleus pulposus, and a fibrous outer ring, the annulus fibrosus. Degenerative disc disease is different from a disc being injured by an acute injury, although it puts discs at greater risk of being damaged by a sudden blow. It is unclear why the discs lose water as people age, but as their shape changes, they tend to bulge outward and become less springy. When the annulus fibrosus ruptures, it releases inflammatory proteins, and the sw...

At ChiroCareLA.com in Glendale, Dr. Jack Alajajian and his staff offer a multitude of safe, minimally invasive treatments for sciatica. When a patient complains of numbness, tingling, or a shooting pain down their leg, we employ advanced technologies to reduce their swelling and remove pressure from the sciatic nerve. But there are several ailments that can cause sciatica, and treatment varies between them. One potential cause patients should be aware of is Piriformis Syndrome.   The sciatic nerves branch off from the spinal cord in the back’s lumbar region, which is the lower part. The piriformis muscles connect the sacrum, the part of the spine below the lumbar vertebrae, to the top of the femurs. They are wedge-shaped and located deep within the body. To travel from the lumbar spine to the legs, the sciatic nerves must pass through or around the piriformis muscles. Consequently, when the piriformis muscles are inflamed, the sciatic nerves are compressed, causing a person to feel sc...

The Cox Technic, also known as Flexion-Distraction, is one of the most effective and widely-used pieces of chiropractic equipment. It is a natural alternative to surgery and drugs and often provides quick relief. Dr. Alajajian and staff are proud to offer patients this route of chiropractic care, specifically for decompressing spinal nerves and treating spinal pain. The Cox Technic helps treat: Back, leg, neck, and arm pain Disc herniation Slipped disc Stenosis Tension and migraine headaches Radiculopathy Spondylolisthesis Degenerative disc disease Whiplash Osteoporosis Sciatica Sacro-iliac syndrome Facet syndrome Sprain and strain injuries Fibromyalgia Scoliosis Patients can start seeing improvement within three to four weeks of regular Flexion-Distraction visits. Such results include major pain relief, improved mobility, increased energy, fewer healthcare visits in the future, and improved sleep.  Dr. Alajajian and staff are located at 815 E Colorado Suite 250 in Glendale, CA 91205....