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...in February 2003 when I developed (what an MRI two weeks later would show to be) a large extruded disc. The pain was initially excruciating. When it stopped being excruciating, my left leg became completely numb. My left knee reflex was almost non-existent. Physically, I was at a stand-still. I was use to power-walking 4 miles a day and to moving quickly. I was frightened and looked to orthopedic specialists for answers. Three doctors marveled at the size of my disc extrusion...I wasn't a good surgery candidate...not one of them knew what to do with me. Two and a half weeks after the injury, a friend of a friend called and literally insisted that I see Dr. Morris. He was convinced that this doctor could help me avoid surgery and recover. My initial exam with Dr. Morris lasted longer than all three of my previous doctor visits combined. After 30 days of treatment, the numbness had disappeared. My knee reflex had returned. Better yet, I'd learned how to move, what not to do, effective biomechanics, etc. Most importantly, as Dr. Morris' patient, I have been priviledged to experience a level of care that pays attention to my fears, answers my questions and is 100% present and focused on my condition...I recommend Dr. Morris without reservation. --Sherri D. Cannon; Executive Coach, The Cannon Group, Inc., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA What's A Disc Herniation? The disc is a specialized tissue that acts as a shock absorber for the spine and a "spacer" that allows the spinal nerves enough room to exit without being "pinched." The disc can herniate or bulge and pinch the spinal nerves and sometimes the spinal cord. The pain can be severe and shoot down either the arms or legs. It often coexists with numbness or muscle weakness. What's The Average Medical Treatment? Usually your orthopedic surgeon or neurologist will recommend anti-inflammatory medication, muscle relaxants and possibly physical therapy. If that doesn't work, injections and surgery are tried. None of this is designed to correct the disc bulge and often the symptom subsides just to become chronic in the future. What's The Average Chiropractic Treatment? Chiropractors try a variety of spinal adjustments which attempt to realign and mobilize the spine, hoping the disc will correct it's position and "unentrap" the nerve. Their success rate is usually better then medicine and is much safer. Chiropractic should always be tried before medical treatment. What's the Hydraulic Method of Disc Correction...The Method Developed By The Morris Spinal Stenosis and Disc Center. Several years ago, the doctors at our office noticed three important findings which led to an answer for most people's disc bulge, disc herniation and spinal stenosis. They are:
The answer became clear. Find a way to restore the proper spinal curve and then reverse the movement that pushed (herniated) the disc into the nerve. The doctors in our office developed a gentle, progressive, and pain-free treatment and it worked!!! We called the treatmentThe Hydraulic Treatment for Disc Herniation since it used the natural hydraulic pressure within the disc to return it to its proper position. It is extremely effective and completely safe. We've helped thousands of patients with this approach . It absolutely must be tried before using medication, injections or surgery. You will see results within four weeks (usually within the first several days). But The Hydraulic Method Doesn't Work For Everyone. Some cases of spinal stenosis and disc herniation will only respond to our Spinal Decompression Program In cases of severe disc herniation, especially those that show tears or are chronic and have not responded to other approaches, we offer the most advanced form of Spinal Decompression utilizing the DRX Spinal Decompression device. It has been shown in peer reviewed studies to:
Spinal Decompression works differently than the Hydraulic Method. It is a very sophisticated and advanced type of traction that isolates just the involved disc and creates a suction that pulls the disc away from the nerve. By creating this suction, the circulation is returned to the damaged disc and it actually heals! Your disc isn't just temporarily numbed or medicated, but in fact heals. Not All Spinal Decompression is Spinal Decompression! At the present time, there are only two machines that produce Spinal Decompression. They are the VAX D and the DRX 9000. The VAX D was the first type of decompression, but has a draw back since it often hurts patient's shoulders since the patient holds on with their arms during the treatment. The DRX 9000 allows the patient to be completely relaxed and does not require any resistance or support from the patient. We only use the DRX 9000 with our patients. Other devices use the term "decompression" but they are only a type of traction. They do not have the method of isolating a disc and avoiding the protective muscular resistance that the DRX 9000 can. Why Have We Become The Preferred Site For Disc Bulge, Disc Herniation, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica and Spinal Decompression? Our center speciailizes in disc disorders whether it's due to herniation, protrusion, degeneration or an annular tear. These disc conditions cause spinal stenosis, nerve compression, mechanical back pain and basically take the joy out of life. We use many nonsurgical and very effective treatments including:
We are a comprehensive disc and spine center. There is not a method of treatment that can help not covered by our center. With severe, chronic, disabling back pain, you need to find a center that has all available options!  A West Los Angeles and Santa Monica Center Specializing in Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Disc Herniation and Spinal Stenosis |
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Disc Herniations    The Hydraulic Method places the spine in the exact position necessary to return the disc to its proper alignment. Then rehabilitation can help the disc to heal. The disc herniates due to hydaulic pressure changes within the disc while bending forward. We use the same hydraulic mechanism to put it back in position. Finally, discs can be completely corrected without surgery. Don Williams Disc Herniation Disc Degeneration Nerve Compression/Entrapment  Disc Herniation  |
