Herniation

What Is a Herniated Disc?

Your spine is made up of a series of bones (vertebrae) cushioned by soft discs that act as shock absorbers. Each disc has a tough outer layer (annulus fibrosus) and a soft inner core (nucleus pulposus).

A herniated disc occurs when the inner material pushes through a tear or weak spot in the outer layer, pressing against nearby nerves.

This can lead to:

• Sharp or burning back pain
• Sciatica or leg pain
• Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs
• Pain that worsens when sitting, coughing, or bending

Herniated discs are most common in the lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine) — both areas that experience a lot of daily movement and stress.

What Causes a Herniated Disc?

There are many reasons a disc can herniate. The most common include:

• Poor posture or prolonged sitting
• Lifting heavy objects incorrectly
• Repetitive bending or twisting
• Age-related wear and tear
• Spinal misalignment or past injury

In many cases, a herniated disc develops gradually rather than from one sudden event. That’s why identifying and correcting the underlying cause is so important for long-term recovery.

How Spinal Decompression Therapy Helps

At Liberty Chiropractic Institute, we use spinal decompression therapy — a safe, non-surgical treatment — to help the spine heal from disc injuries.

This advanced therapy gently stretches the spine in a controlled manner, creating negative pressure within the discs. This process helps:

• Relieve pressure on compressed nerves
• Retract or reposition herniated disc material
• Improve nutrient and oxygen flow for faster healing
• Reduce inflammation and pain
• Restore normal disc height and spinal movement

When paired with precise chiropractic adjustments and corrective care, spinal decompression helps address both the symptoms and root cause of disc herniation.

Our Comprehensive Approach

Every spine and every injury is unique — which is why our doctors begin with a thorough evaluation to determine the exact source of your pain.

Your treatment plan may include:

• Digital imaging or postural analysis
• Custom spinal decompression sessions
• Gentle, Gonstead-based chiropractic adjustments
• Specific home recommendations for stretching and posture support
• Progress tracking to ensure lasting results

Our approach focuses on helping your body function at its best — restoring alignment, motion, and natural healing.

Avoid Surgery and Get Back to Living Comfortably

Many patients are told that surgery or medication is their only option for a herniated disc — but that’s not always true.

With spinal decompression therapy at Liberty Chiropractic Institute, many people find lasting relief and a return to normal activity without invasive procedures.

If you’re struggling with disc pain, numbness, or sciatica, we’re here to help you take the next step toward recovery.

Liberty Chiropractic Institute
Trusted Chiropractor for Herniated Disc and Spine Decompression in Raleigh, NC

📍 Proudly serving patients throughout Raleigh, Cary, and the greater Triangle area.

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