Disc changes can be present with or without symptoms. ChiroRelief considers your history, examination findings and relevant imaging before discussing what may be contributing and which options are appropriate.
Terms such as disc bulge, protrusion and degeneration may appear on imaging reports. Your chiropractor considers these findings alongside your symptoms, movement and function.
Lower-back presentations may include local discomfort, stiffness, sensitivity with certain movements, or symptoms extending into a leg.
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A tailored clinical assessment
Your chiropractor may assess movement, neurological function, symptom behaviour and relevant lifestyle or work factors. Further investigation is recommended only where clinically indicated.
The purpose is to understand whether conservative care is suitable and to recognise circumstances where another health professional should be involved.
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Possible management options
Depending on the findings, management may include education, pacing, hands-on care, graded exercise and spinal decompression. Recommendations can be adjusted as your function and symptoms change.
Progress is reviewed using clinical and functional measures relevant to your goals.
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No. A disc finding on a scan does not always explain a person's symptoms. Your clinician interprets it alongside your history and examination.
Do I need an MRI before booking?+
You can book an assessment without arranging an MRI first. Bring any imaging you already have; the clinician can discuss whether further investigation is needed.
Can spinal decompression be used for disc-related symptoms?+
Yes. Spinal decompression can be used for disc-related symptoms as part of general chiropractic care, subject to your assessment.
