Find Relief From Bulging Discs and Sciatica With Spinal Decompression
A bulging disc can cause discomfort, back pain, and trouble walking. At Volstad Integrated Wellness, our chiropractor Dr. Keith Volstad specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of bulging discs in Jupiter, FL. He can determine if you are a good candidate for treating bulging discs and sciatica with spinal decompression.
What Is a Bulging Disc?
A bulging disc or herniated disc is a condition that happens when one of your spinal discs, or the soft cushions between your vertebrae, becomes weakened or injured. The disc bulges out of its hard exterior and can put pressure on nearby nerves. A bulging disc is caused by injury, age-related disc degeneration, or repetitive stress or repetitive motions, like sitting, bending, or twisting.
How Do You Know if You Have a Bulging Disc?
The most common symptom of a bulging disc is lower back pain. You may also experience sciatica, which is a combination of symptoms that happen when the bulging disc puts pressure on the sciatic nerve. Symptoms of sciatica include:
- Numbness or tingling in your lower back, leg, or foot
- Muscle weakness in your back, leg, or foot
- A pins and needles feeling
- Trouble standing or walking
- Pain when you get up from a sitting or lying position
How Spinal Decompression Treats Bulging Discs
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical, drug-free treatment option for bulging or herniated discs. During spinal decompression with Dr. Volstad, you will lie on a motorized traction table. As the table moves, it uses traction therapy to create negative pressure in your spine. This can encourage a bulging disc to retract and slip back into place. Spinal decompression can relieve back pain and stiffness, reduce sciatica symptoms, accelerate healing of injured discs and nerves, and promote healing and mobility.
Learn More About Spinal Decompression in Jupiter, FL
Dr. Keith Volstad and his team at Volstad Integrated Wellness can determine if your back pain is caused by a bulging disc. He can assess your symptoms and design a personalized back pain and sciatica treatment plan, using spinal decompression to treat your bulging disc. Call today to schedule an appointment for spinal decompression in Jupiter, FL, or request an appointment online.
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