At Bay Area Wellness Group, we provide conservative chiropractic care for patients suffering from disc herniation, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and related neck or low back pain.

Spinal disc problems can cause more than localized discomfort. Depending on the location and severity of the condition, patients may experience pain, stiffness, numbness, tingling, weakness, or symptoms that travel into the arms or legs. These symptoms can make everyday activities such as sitting, standing, walking, working, exercising, or sleeping much more difficult.

Our goal is to identify the mechanical factors contributing to your symptoms and develop an individualized treatment plan designed to reduce pain, improve spinal mobility, decrease irritation to surrounding nerves, and restore normal function.

Experienced Chiropractic Care for Disc Conditions

Dr. Matthew Hecht and Dr. Daniel Kay provide chiropractic and rehabilitative care for patients with disc herniation, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and related neck and low back pain in Crofton, MD.

Each patient is evaluated individually so that care can be tailored to their symptoms, examination findings, functional limitations, and goals.

What Is a Herniated or Degenerated Disc?

The discs between the bones of your spine act as cushions and shock absorbers. Over time, or following injury and repetitive stress, these discs can begin to lose hydration, flexibility, and height. This process is commonly referred to as disc degeneration or degenerative disc disease.

A disc may also bulge or herniate when the softer inner portion of the disc pushes outward through the tougher outer layers. If the affected disc irritates or compresses a nearby spinal nerve, symptoms may include:

• Low back or neck pain
• Sciatica
• Pain traveling into an arm or leg
• Numbness or tingling
• Muscle weakness
• Stiffness and reduced range of motion
• Pain that worsens with sitting, standing, bending, or lifting

Conservative Chiropractic Care for Disc Problems

Treatment at Bay Area Wellness Group is based on each patient’s examination findings, symptoms, and individual needs.

Depending on your condition, care may include chiropractic adjustments, spinal mobilization, therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation, stretching, and other conservative therapies designed to improve spinal mechanics and function.

Our approach is not simply to temporarily cover up symptoms. We work to improve movement, reduce mechanical stress on the spine, improve function, and help patients become stronger and more resilient over time.

Sciatica and Radiating Pain

Disc problems in the lower back can sometimes irritate the nerves that travel into the buttocks, hips, and legs. This may lead to sciatica, which can cause pain, burning, numbness, tingling, or weakness extending from the lower back into the leg.

Similarly, disc-related problems in the cervical spine may contribute to pain, numbness, or tingling that travels from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand.

A thorough examination can help determine whether your symptoms may be related to a spinal disc problem and whether conservative chiropractic care is appropriate.

When Should You Have Disc Pain Evaluated?

You should consider having your condition evaluated if you are experiencing:

• Persistent or recurring low back pain
• Chronic neck pain
• Sciatica
• Pain traveling into an arm or leg
• Numbness or tingling
• Reduced spinal mobility
• Pain with prolonged sitting or standing
• Difficulty bending, lifting, walking, or exercising
• Repeated episodes of back or neck pain

An evaluation can help determine the likely source of your symptoms and whether additional imaging, medical evaluation, or conservative treatment may be appropriate.

Disc Pain Treatment in Crofton, MD

Bay Area Wellness Group provides chiropractic and rehabilitation care for patients throughout Crofton, Gambrills, Odenton, Bowie, and the surrounding Anne Arundel County area.

Our focus is on helping patients improve mobility, reduce discomfort, restore function, and return to the activities they enjoy.

If you are experiencing symptoms related to a herniated disc, bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, neck pain, or low back pain, contact Bay Area Wellness Group in Crofton to schedule an evaluation.

Bay Area Wellness Group
2110 Priest Bridge Drive, Suite 6
Crofton, MD 21114
410-721-5050