Herniated disc treatment in Washington, PA
A herniated disc is when the soft center of a spinal disc has pushed through a crack in the outer ring and presses on a nerve. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats herniated 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
- The soft center of a disc has pushed through the outer ring.
- It presses on a nerve and causes back or leg pain.
- Treated with non-surgical spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy.
- The new patient decompression evaluation is $99, regular price $397.
- Care is non-surgical and drug-free.
- Call us at (724) 222-2074 to check availability.
What herniated disc actually is
A spinal disc is the cushion between the bones of the spine. It has a firm outer ring and a soft center. A herniated disc happens when the soft center pushes through a crack in the outer ring.
When the pushed-out material presses on a nerve, it causes pain, numbness or weakness along that nerve. In the lower back that pain often runs down a leg, which is sciatica.
A herniated disc is often confused with a bulging disc. A bulging disc has widened but the outer ring is still intact. A herniated disc has a tear in the outer ring. The examination and imaging tell them apart.
How you know it is herniated disc and not something else
The pattern is sharp back pain that may travel down a leg, sometimes with numbness, tingling or weakness. The pain may be worse with sitting, bending or coughing. It is often on one side.
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 herniated disc here
We treat a herniated disc by lowering the pressure inside the disc so the pushed-out material can move back and the nerve is no longer pressed. The services below are the ones we most often use.
How long does it take to get better
How long it takes depends on the size of the herniation and how long it has been there. Some cases ease over 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 herniated disc looked at
A herniated disc is a core reason people come for 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.