Herniated and Bulging Disc Treatment in Henderson, NV

The discs cushion the spine from compressive forces but are weak to pressure applied during rotational movements. That is why a person who bends to one side, at a bad angle to pick something up, may more likely herniate a spinal disc than a person jumping from a ladder and landing on his or her feet. Herniation of a disc occurs when the liquid center of the disc bulges outwards, tearing the external ring of fibers, extruding into the spinal canal, and compressing a nerve root. The leaked liquid from the nucleus pulposus can lead to inflammation and swelling in the nearby tissue, which can put more pressure on the nerve root in the tight space of the spinal canal.

When a herniated disc ruptures and protrudes, it can pinch the surrounding nerves. A herniated disc decreases the available space for the nerves when it occurs. A herniated disc reduces the space for the nerves, leading to nerve irritation, which in turn results in various symptoms. This irritation of the nerves that travel down the arms or legs can lead to the characteristic signs of a disc herniation, which include shooting or electrical pain, as well as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.

• Cervical disc herniation can cause neck, scapular, and shoulder pain, along with tingling, numbness, or pain that radiates down the arm due to compression or irritation of the cervical nerve roots.

• Lumbar disc herniation can cause lower back, buttock, hip, and groin pain, along with tingling, numbness, or pain that radiates down the leg due to compression or irritation of the lumbar nerve roots.

Non-surgical spinal decompression slowly lengthens and decompresses the spine, creating negative pressures within the discs. This reversal of pressure creates a vacuum inside the discs that helps to reposition bulging discs and draw extruded disc material back into place, relieving pressure on compressed nerves.

At the beginning of each session, you will be comfortably fitted with a harness designed to achieve optimal decompression of the low back or neck. During a session of spinal decompression, you will notice a slow lengthening of your spine as your discs are gradually decompressed and relieved of pressure. The treatment process is safe and relaxing. Each treatment session lasts approximately 30 minutes. Patients often fall asleep during treatment.

A typical spinal decompression treatment protocol consists of about 12–20 sessions over four to six weeks. Many patients report relief from their pain and other symptoms during the first few treatment sessions, and most experience dramatic pain relief after completing their prescribed treatment program.