Most herniated discs are not emergencies, but a few symptoms change that immediately. Loss of bowel or bladder control, along with rapidly worsening leg weakness or new numbness in the groin and saddle area, are warning signs that call for urgent medical attention, not a chiropractic appointment. A responsible provider treating herniated discs for San Luis Obispo patients knows these red flags and acts on them.
This is part of why an initial evaluation matters so much. Dr. Bronstein screens for these signs before beginning any care, and refers out without hesitation when the situation calls for it. A San Luis Obispo patient should expect that kind of screening from any provider they trust with a disc problem, and Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic treats it as non-negotiable.
