Disc Herniation

A disc herniation occurs when the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the tougher outer layer, potentially pressing on nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the back, neck, arms, or legs. This condition can result from age-related wear and tear, repetitive movements, heavy lifting, or sudden trauma. Chiropractic care offers a conservative, non-surgical approach to managing disc herniations by using gentle spinal adjustments and decompression therapy to reduce pressure on the affected disc and surrounding nerves. At Palmetto Spine and Pain, our chiropractors carefully evaluate the location and severity of your herniation and create a customized treatment plan designed to promote healing, improve spinal mobility, and alleviate pain. Many patients with disc herniations achieve significant improvement through chiropractic treatment, avoiding the need for invasive surgical procedures.