Condition · Etobicoke
Herniated Disc Care in Etobicoke
A herniated disc — sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disc — occurs when the inner material of a disc pushes through its outer wall and may press on nearby nerves. Our Etobicoke clinic assesses whether conservative, non-surgical care is appropriate for you.
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- 20+ years
Overview
Understanding herniated disc
When disc material presses on a nerve root, it can produce pain, numbness or weakness that travels along the nerve, such as into the leg (sciatica) or arm. Many herniated discs improve with time and conservative care.
Non-surgical spinal decompression (VAX-D or SpineMED) is one option people explore for disc-related symptoms, alongside chiropractic care and laser therapy. Suitability is always determined by assessment, and we will refer on where surgical or medical review is warranted.
Common symptoms
- Pain radiating into the arm or leg
- Numbness, tingling or 'pins and needles'
- Muscle weakness in the affected limb
- Pain that worsens with certain positions
Possible causes
- Disc wear and age-related changes
- Lifting, bending or sudden strain
- Repetitive load on the spine
- Previous back or neck injury
How we help
Treatments we may consider
After an assessment, we discuss which of these options — alone or combined — may be appropriate for your herniated disc.
We use evidence-based approaches and never promise cures or guaranteed results. If care with us isn't appropriate, or medical evaluation is needed first, we'll tell you.
Book an assessmentFAQs
Herniated Disc questions
No. Many herniated discs are managed conservatively without surgery. Options may include spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy. Surgery is generally reserved for specific situations, and we will advise if medical or surgical review is appropriate.
The best next step is an assessment. We review your history and examine how you move, then discuss which options — chiropractic care, spinal decompression, laser therapy or a combination — may be appropriate. If care with us is not suitable, we will tell you.
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