Bulging or Herniated Discs

A bulging or herniated disc happens when one of the cushions between your vertebrae shifts out of place and presses against a nearby nerve. You may feel back pain, but the bigger story is often the radiating pain, numbness, or weakness travelling down an arm or leg. The good news: most disc problems heal without surgery when treated correctly with spinal decompression, targeted exercise, and manual therapy.

What Bulging or Herniated Discs feels like

• Back, arm or leg pain
• Numbness or a tingling sensation in the leg and/or foot
• Weakness in the leg and/or foot

Common causes of Bulging or Herniated Discs

• Severe trauma such as a car accident or repetitive stress from extended sitting or heavy lifting
• Unhealthy diet
• Genetics
• Being overweight or having a sedentary lifestyle

How we treat Bulging or Herniated Discs at Physio Wellness

There is no single fix for bulging or herniated discs — recovery comes from combining the right treatments for your specific situation. Your physiotherapist will assess your case in detail and recommend a plan from these proven approaches:

• Spinal Decompression — Computer-controlled spinal traction to take pressure off discs and nerves. Learn more
• Physiotherapy — Hands-on assessment and a custom exercise plan to address the root cause, not just the pain. Learn more
• Chiropractic care — Spinal manipulation and joint adjustments to restore proper mechanics. Learn more

When to come in

Book a consultation if your symptoms have lasted more than a week, are getting worse, or are interfering with sleep, work, or daily activities. We offer same-week appointments and direct bill most insurers.