Herniated & Bulging Discs
Surgery Isn’t the Only Answer—Start Healing Smarter.
If you're dealing with sharp pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your back, arms, or legs, you might be experiencing a herniated or bulging disc. These disc issues can be intense—and they often worsen without the right care.
At Rise Chiropractic in San Diego, we specialize in helping people heal naturally. Using evidence-based chiropractic care and advanced decompression therapy, we help restore spinal function without pills or surgery. Instead of masking symptoms, we resolve the root cause—so you can get lasting relief.
Fun Fact: Your spinal discs are made up of about 80% water—hydration and movement are key to their health and resilience!
What Are Herniated and Bulging Discs?
Spinal discs are the shock absorbers between your vertebrae. Over time, due to age, injury, or posture issues, these discs can bulge or rupture.
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A bulging disc, commonly called a "slipped disc", is when the outer layer of the disc protrudes, like a balloon pressing out. .
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A herniated disc occurs when the inner gel-like material pushes through the disc wall, often pressing on nearby nerves.
These issues are most common in the lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine), and can lead to:
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Local or radiating pain
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Numbness or tingling in the limbs
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Muscle weakness or movement difficulties
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Pain worsened by bending, sitting, or lifting
Fun Fact: Disc injuries are one of the top three reasons people miss work worldwide.
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Why Do Discs Become Injured?
Disc problems can happen to anyone, but some habits and conditions increase your risk:
Poor Posture & Ergonomics: Slouching over devices or desks for hours puts chronic stress on discs. (#1 Reason)
Sudden or Repetitive Strain: Improper lifting or repeated bending can create small disc tears.
Aging & Dehydration: As we age, discs lose flexibility and height—making them more vulnerable.
Spinal Misalignments: When vertebrae are out of place, discs take on uneven pressure.
Sedentary Lifestyle: Weak core muscles and lack of movement reduce spinal support.
Fun Fact: Sitting increases pressure on your spinal discs by up to 40% compared to standing!
Why Pills and Surgery Aren’t Always the Answer
Conventional care usually begins with medications or injections—and may escalate to surgery. But these options don’t resolve the underlying mechanical dysfunction.
Spinal surgeries like discectomies or fusions are invasive, costly, and often come with unpredictable outcomes. Many patients report recurring pain, limited mobility, or long recoveries. The risks are high and in most cases unnecessary.
Here’s the encouraging truth: Most disc injuries can be improved—or even fully resolved—using conservative, hands-on care.
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Our Proven Approach to Disc Recovery
We start with a thorough evaluation, including posture assessment, functional movement testing, and advanced imaging (when necessary) to pinpoint the exact cause and extent of disc involvement. Your personalized care plan may include:
Spinal Decompression Therapy: Gently creates negative pressure to retract the herniated or bulging disc and reduce nerve compression
Chiropractic Adjustments: Restore normal alignment and motion in the spine, easing stress on the affected discs
Multi-Directional Traction Therapy: Targets disc spaces with gentle stretching in multiple planes, ideal for complex disc injuries
Soft Tissue Release & Laser Therapy: Reduces inflammation, improves circulation, and accelerates tissue repair
Corrective Exercises & Rehab: Strengthens supporting muscles to prevent recurrence and improve spinal stability
Lifestyle & Ergonomic Coaching: Teaches you how to avoid re-injury and protect your spine long-term
Fun Fact: In a clinical study, spinal decompression therapy had a success rate of over 70% in patients with chronic disc conditions.
Don't Let a Disc Injury Define You
Living with a disc injury can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone—and you don’t have to go under the knife. With the right care, many patients experience significant improvement and even complete resolution of symptoms without invasive procedures.
Take the pressure off your spine and your life. Schedule a consultation with Rise Chiropractic today—and discover a smarter way to heal herniated and bulging discs.