The Ventura Spinal Care Center has specialized in the treatment of serious and chronic spinal conditions since 2005.  We utilize the DRX9000, true non-surgical spinal decompression system for treatment of herniated discs.

While the intervertebral disc is a common culprit in spine-related health problems, its function is widely misunderstood.

The disc is a small cartilage pad that is situated between spinal bones. The soft jelly-like center is contained by layers of fibrous tissues. Each disc serves as a connecter, spacer, and shock absorber for the spine. When healthy, discs allow normal turning and bending.

Discs can bulge, herniate or rupture, resulting in other problems.

Since spinal discs have a very poor blood supply, they also depend upon the circulation of joint fluids to bring in nutrients and expel waste. If a spinal joint loses its normal motion and this pumping action is impaired, the health of the disc deteriorates. Like a wet sponge, a healthy disc is flexible. A dry sponge is hard, stiff, and can crack easily. This is how many disc problems begin.

Because of the way each disc is attached to the vertebra above and below it, a disc cannot “slip” as commonly thought. However, trauma or injury to the spine can cause discs to bulge, herniate, or worse, rupture. This can be quite painful, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots, often interfering with their function.

Our purpose is to help you avoid having a dangerous, unnecessary surgery or having to take toxic pain pills the rest of your life.

Herniated disc patients are given spinal adjustments with our gently, painless computerized Pro-Adjsuter system and placed on our state-of-the-art DRX9000 non-surgical spinal decompression machine

If you have a herniated disc and don’t want to resort to masking the pain with drugs or shots, or don’t want to have surgery, call us at 648-7987 to schedule a $27.00 examination to determine if you are a candidate for spinal decompression care.