14 spine, disc, joint and nerve conditions addressed without surgery, injections or opioids.
Dr. Trapasso focuses on the structures most likely driving your pain - spinal discs, vertebral joints, compressed nerves and surrounding soft tissue. When a disc herniates, a joint degenerates, or a nerve gets pinched, the body often signals distress through pain, numbness, tingling or weakness. Rather than masking those signals with medication or jumping to surgery, Dr. Trapasso examines the root cause, reviews your imaging, and builds a written non-surgical care plan designed around what's actually happening in your spine and joints.
Disc material bulges outward and presses directly on a nearby nerve root, causing sharp, radiating pain. Spinal decompression creates negative intradiscal pressure to gradually retract the herniation back toward the center. Dr. Trapasso reviews your MRI before recommending a decompression protocol.
Similar to a herniation, but the outer disc wall remains intact while the disc wall bulges outward under pressure. The disc wall's integrity often makes bulges more responsive to treatment. Decompression therapy combined with chiropractic adjustment addresses both the pressure and the spinal mechanics causing it.
Age-related breakdown of spinal discs causes them to thin, dry out and lose their shock-absorbing capacity, leading to chronic pain and stiffness. Spinal decompression helps rehydrate disc tissue by creating cyclic negative pressure. Dr. Trapasso pairs decompression with functional wellness to address both pain relief and long-term spinal health.
Compression of the sciatic nerve - from a herniated disc, piriformis muscle tightness or spinal stenosis - produces pain, numbness or weakness that travels down the leg to the foot. Dr. Trapasso identifies the exact source of compression before recommending treatment, since the approach differs depending on whether a disc, joint or muscle is involved.
Narrowing of the spinal canal crowds the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing pain, cramping and difficulty walking - especially in the lower back and legs. Decompression and targeted spinal mobilization can widen the effective space available to the nerves. Dr. Trapasso evaluates whether your stenosis is from bone, disc or ligament thickening before creating a plan.
The most common complaint we see - lower back pain has multiple causes including disc injury, facet joint irritation, sacroiliac dysfunction and muscle strain. A comprehensive exam identifies exactly what's driving your pain rather than treating it generically. Dr. Trapasso matches the treatment approach to the structural source of your symptoms.
Cervical spine problems range from muscle stiffness and disc issues to radiating arm pain, hand numbness and headaches triggered by neck dysfunction. Both cervical chiropractic adjustment and cervical decompression are available depending on what your exam and imaging reveal. Dr. Trapasso addresses the cervical spine as a system, not just the site of pain.
Nerve damage in the hands and feet causes numbness, burning, tingling and balance problems that often worsen at night. Dr. Trapasso uses a specialized multi-modal protocol combining laser therapy, circulation enhancement, electrical stimulation and nutritional guidance to target the damaged nerves directly. This approach addresses the nerve tissue rather than simply masking symptoms.
Arthritis, meniscus wear, cartilage breakdown and ligament stress can make everyday movement painful without a surgical solution being available or desirable. Knee decompression gently separates the joint space to reduce pressure on cartilage and promote healing. Dr. Trapasso combines knee decompression with targeted strengthening to restore function without surgery.
The rapid back-and-forth neck movement in auto accidents overstretches ligaments and muscles, damages cervical discs and can cause persistent headaches, neck pain and cognitive symptoms. Dr. Trapasso follows a structured auto injury protocol that includes thorough documentation for insurance purposes. Early chiropractic care after whiplash reduces the risk of chronic symptoms developing.
A nerve compressed at its root or along its path causes sharp pain, burning or weakness that radiates into the arm or leg depending on which level is affected. Chiropractic adjustment restores joint motion to reduce direct compression, while decompression relieves the disc pressure that often traps the nerve root. Dr. Trapasso locates the exact compression point before selecting the treatment method.
Persistent or returning pain after a prior spine surgery - sometimes called failed back surgery syndrome - is more common than most patients expect. Conservative chiropractic and decompression options are evaluated carefully and case by case, since post-surgical anatomy varies. Dr. Trapasso reviews your operative reports and imaging before recommending anything.
Cervicogenic headaches originate from dysfunction in the upper cervical spine and are often misdiagnosed as tension headaches or migraines. The muscles and joints at the base of the skull refer pain into the head and behind the eyes. Chiropractic care directed at the cervical component can significantly reduce headache frequency when the neck is a contributing factor.
Spine and joint injuries from athletic activity - disc herniations from lifting, facet strains from impact, shoulder and knee overuse - benefit from hands-on care that restores function rather than simply resting the injury. Dr. Trapasso builds a rehabilitation plan that combines spinal adjustment with targeted strengthening, designed around your sport and your timeline for return to activity.
Tell us where it hurts and what you've already tried. Dr. Trapasso reviews each case personally and will tell you honestly whether our approach is a good fit - or point you toward someone who can help more.
Tell us where it hurts and what you've already tried. No commitment required.
We check posture, mobility and nerve function, and go over your imaging with you in plain language.
You get a written care plan with visit schedule and cost before anything starts. Care begins only when you agree.
Answers to what patients ask us most before their first visit.
Most disc, nerve and joint conditions have a non-surgical treatment window, especially when surgery hasn't already been attempted. The best way to find out is a comprehensive exam where Dr. Trapasso reviews your imaging, assesses your nerve function and mobility, and gives you an honest assessment. He will tell you clearly if conservative care is unlikely to help your specific case.
Failed back surgery is one of the conditions Dr. Trapasso evaluates - though post-surgical care requires a thorough review of your operative notes and current imaging before any recommendation is made. Some patients do well with conservative care after surgery; others need a different direction. Dr. Trapasso reviews each post-surgical case individually rather than applying a standard protocol.
This list covers the conditions we treat most frequently. If you have a spine, disc, joint or nerve condition that isn't listed here, call us at (661) 941-1900 or book a free consultation - Dr. Trapasso will review your situation and tell you directly whether we can help or whether a different specialist is a better fit for your case.
Dr. Trapasso's free consultation includes a full case review. No pressure, no sales pitch - just an honest assessment of what your spine or joint needs.
