“Can a chiropractor help a bulging disc in lower back?”

Hello, Yes! Chiropractors can certainly treat bulging discs in the lower back!

Chiropractors often treat patients with lower back pain, including cases where a bulging disc is involved. However, the effectiveness of chiropractic care for a bulging disc can vary from person to person, and it's important to consider a few key points:

Chiropractic Techniques: Chiropractors use various techniques to address lower back issues, which may include spinal adjustments, stretching exercises, and other therapies. The goal is to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and support the body's natural healing processes.

Individual Variation: The effectiveness of chiropractic care for a bulging disc can vary depending on the severity of the condition, the specific techniques used, and the individual's response to treatment. Many people find relief and improved function with chiropractic care.

Hello! Thanks for reaching out! Chiropractic can be very beneficial for a bulging disc. We have multiple treatments in our office including decompression therapy that can help alleviate pressure and reverse disc compression. Feel free to give our office a call if you'd like more information! Best, *Dr. Shaina Lewinski* 248.963.0589 Centered Chiropractic 455 S. Livernois Rd, Suite B11 Rochester Hills, MI 48316 www.centeredchiro.com

Yes, Chiropractors can usually help with a bulging disc. Chiropractic care focuses on the musculoskeletal system & spinal health, which can be beneficial for individuals with bulging discs. The first step is receiving a proper diagnosis. This involves a thorough physical exam & often advanced imaging by MRI or CT, to confirm the condition's severity & rule out other underlying issues. In most cases, conservative chiropractic care will prove beneficial for patients suffering with a bulging disc. Severe cases are referred or co-managed with medical specialists. Chiropractors use non-invasive techniques such as spinal adjustments along with physiotherapy techniques to alleviate pain & symptoms, improve mobility & reduce pressure on the affected disc. As patients improve, Chiropractors expand care to include exercises, stretching & rehabilitation programs aimed at strengthening the surrounding muscles & improving posture. These additional measures help relieve pressure on the bulging disc & reduce pain over time. In cases where spinal manipulation alone is not yielding the desired results, Swank Chiropractic Sports Medicine offers non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. This technique involves using a sophisticated, computer controlled table that gently stretches & decompresses the spine, creating negative pressure around the affected disc. This promotes the retraction of the bulging disc material & alleviates pressure on nerves, offering relief to patients who have not responded to manual adjustments. It is estimated that 95% of bulging discs do not require surgery. Therefore, it simply makes sense to start with conservative care. Plus, Chiropractors successfully treat bulging discs without the use of addictive prescription drugs!

The answer to your bulging disc problem is maybe: it all depends on the true nature of the disc issue: age, location in relationship to the nerve fibers, etc. It is worth a trip to the Chiropractor for an evaluation and hopefully you have an MRI to show. Also, some Chiropractors are very good in disc problem adjustments, while others have special equipment that seems to help with more serious disc issues. I have a Chiropractic friend who, after his evaluation, turns away about 30% of the people because the information of the disc problem does not fit his healing process, however you never know until you have an evaluation. Surgery, in my opinion, should be the last resort. Ask your Chiropractor or Medical Doctor lots of questions before making a decision.

Yes, they can! Especially if you find a chiropractor that does muscle work as well. That way they can ensure your low back is moving optimally. T

Yes they can but it all depends on the location and severity of the bulging disc. A complete exam is required to see if you are a candidate for chiropractic care.

The simplest answer is yes.

Absolutely, adjustments, decompression, and other therapies offered by Chiropractors have been very effective non-invasive treatments for degenerative disc conditions

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Hi, I have helped many low back discs in my 34 years of practice. Thank You Enjoy A Great Day Stay Healthy

Yes! This is one of the most common things we treat.

Short answer Yes. Damian Davis, DC

By adjusting the segment causing the problem (bulge), it should take pressure off of the disc allowing the body to heal and restore the proper biomechanics and homeostasis.