What Is a Disc Bulge?

Andrew Koranic • 31 May 2025

What Is a Disc Bulge?

Your spine is made up of vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs, which act like cushions.


A disc bulge occurs when the outer layer of a disc weakens and begins to protrude outward. This can put pressure on nearby nerves, leading to symptoms such as:

  • Sharp or dull pain in the neck, back, or buttocks
  • Pain that radiates down the arms or legs (sciatica)
  • Numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness
  • Increased pain when sitting, coughing, or lifting


How Chiropractors Help with Disc Bulges


At Your Chiro, we take a comprehensive approach to treating disc bulges using a combination of:


Spinal Adjustments: Gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments help restore normal movement to the spine, reduce inflammation, and take pressure off affected nerves.


Spinal Decompression Therapy: This is one of the most powerful tools we use. A spinal decompression table gently stretches the spine in a controlled manner, creating negative pressure within the disc. This can help:


  • Retract the bulging disc material
  • Improve circulation and nutrient flow to speed up healing
  • Relieve nerve compression and reduce pain
  • Improve disc height and spinal alignment

Postural and Movement Correction: We assess how your posture and movement patterns may be contributing to your injury and provide corrective strategies.



Rehabilitation Exercises: Strengthening your core, hips, and spinal stabilisers helps support your spine and prevent future injuries.


Benefits of Spinal Decompression Therapy


  • Non-invasive and completely drug-free
  • Comfortable and relaxing
  • Targets the root cause, not just symptoms
  • Suitable for chronic or stubborn disc cases
  • Often combined with other chiropractic techniques for faster recovery


When Should You Consider Chiropractic and Decompression?


If you've been diagnosed with a disc bulge, disc herniation, or suffer from sciatica, chronic low back or neck pain, and haven’t found lasting relief—chiropractic and spinal decompression may be the missing link in your recovery.


Book a Consultation Today


At Your Chiro, we’ve helped countless people find relief from disc pain using natural, non-surgical methods. If you're ready to take pressure off your spine and get back to living pain-free, we’re here to help.

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