Bulging disc treatment in Washington, PA
A bulging disc is a spinal disc that has widened beyond its normal space and can irritate nearby nerves. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats bulging discs with non-surgical spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy. The new patient decompression evaluation is $99. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
- A disc has widened beyond its normal space.
- The outer ring is still intact, unlike a herniated disc.
- It can irritate nearby nerves and cause back or leg pain.
- Treated with spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy.
- The new patient decompression evaluation is $99, regular price $397.
- Call us at (724) 222-2074 to check availability.
What bulging disc actually is
A bulging disc is a spinal disc that has widened out beyond its normal boundary. The outer ring of the disc is still intact, which is what makes it different from a herniated disc where the outer ring has torn.
A bulge can press on or irritate a nearby nerve and cause pain, numbness or tingling. Many people have a bulging disc and feel nothing, and only find out from imaging.
A bulging disc is often confused with a herniated disc. The difference is whether the outer ring has torn. The examination and imaging tell them apart.
How you know it is bulging disc and not something else
A bulging disc can cause back pain, or pain that travels down a leg if it presses on a nerve. Some people feel nothing at all. The pattern depends on whether and where the bulge presses on a nerve.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Numbness in the groin or saddle area
- Severe weakness in a leg or foot
- Pain after a serious fall or crash with possible fracture
- Fever with back pain
How we treat bulging disc here
We treat a bulging disc by lowering the pressure inside the disc and restoring movement to the spine. The services below are the ones we most often use.
How long does it take to get better
How long it takes depends on whether the bulge is pressing on a nerve and how long it has been there. Some cases ease in weeks and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
What it costs to get bulging disc looked at
A bulging disc often responds to decompression, so the decompression evaluation is the usual starting point. The New patient decompression evaluation is $99, against a regular price of $397. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.