“Can a chiropractic treatment fix my bulging disc?”
I have a bulging disc. Can a chiropractic treatment fix my bulging disc?
14 Answers
Depending on the type of disc issue, chiropractic care and decompression may resolve the problem, more information and an assessment is needed to determine if it is appropriate to the patient.
Chiropractic will help relieve the pressure on the disc. Once damaged it cannot be repaired except fir surgery
Most patient do not need surgery .
Chiropractic, exercises, stretching, nutrition. Cold laser and other therapies can be very helpful
Most patient do not need surgery .
Chiropractic, exercises, stretching, nutrition. Cold laser and other therapies can be very helpful
Dr. Denise C. Woods
Council Bluffs, IA
Yes, however the answer depends on the severity of the bulge and overall integrity of the back. Such as, do you have arthritis, do you have bone spurs around the bulge ect..
That is a loaded question because it really depends on the extent of your disc bulge location is it pinching a nerve or not? What is the pattern of the pain localized or radiating? And most importantly, what is the status of your biome, mechanical, distortion a.k.a. your posture, because all of those will make a difference of the type of treatment you will receive, and your expected outcome. For more information you can always reach me on Instagram.@DrRominaG
Great question, I have seen a lot of bulging disc in my office. Every case is different but the majority of those cases were helped.
Chiropractors statistically handle back pain very well, if not the best among healthcare providers. When combined with other modalities that help offload the affected muscles (the ones that tighten to protect your spine), decompress tissue neurology (sensitize the nerve signals from the nerve that go through right muscles) and strengthen the muscles/address root dysfunction of a bulging disc, chiropractic is incredibly effective for a bulging disc.
Yes, generally speaking, Chiropractic treatment works well in helping a bulging disc in the lower back.
I have personally seen pre and post MRIs of a chiropractic patient having their bulging disc remiss. With that being said, Chiropractic was just one factor that contributed to it. They also worked on their core tone, did rehabilitative exercises and cleaned up their diet.
If you imagine your disc like a jelly doughnut, a bulge is when the jelly moves to the side of the doughnut when pressure is applied unevenly. Chiropractic can help alleviate the pressure. IT will not "fix" it, but it will help alleviate your symptoms and give you relief.