Bulging or Herniated Discs

Herniated discs are a medical condition affecting the spine due to trauma, lifting injuries, or idiopathic, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings.

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Bulging or Herniated Disc Treatment in Chattanooga

Our treatment of a herniated or bulging disc begins with a complete wellness exam with diagnostic x-rays.


This tear in the disc ring may result in the release of inflammatory chemical mediators which may directly cause severe pain, even in the absence of nerve root compression. Tears are almost always postero-lateral in nature owing to the presence of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the spinal canal.


Disc herniations are normally a further development of a previously existing disc “protrusion”, a condition in which the outermost layers of the annulus fibrosus are still intact, but can bulge when the disc is under pressure. In contrast to a herniation, none of the nucleus pulposus escapes beyond the outer layers.

Herniated Disc Treatment Options

Once diagnosed, our proven treatment options may include:


  • Spinal Decompression
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Chiropractic Care
  • PRP Injections
  • Rehabilitation Therapy


Schedule a free consultation with our medical staff to correctly diagnose and formulate a proper treatment protocol that heals the disc and gets you back on your feet.


One of the most effective treatments is non-surgical spinal decompression. This, combined with a rehabilitation program and chiropractic adjustments could effectively control the pain and begin the healing process for the damaged discs.

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