Herniated Disc (Lower Back)

A herniated disc sounds threatening – but most heal without surgery, and targeted therapy accelerates recovery.

With a herniated disc, disc tissue protrudes and can press on a nerve root. Important to know: Many people have herniated discs without any symptoms. Whether and how much it hurts depends less on the imaging and more on nerve irritation and the overall situation. The good news: Herniated discs often resolve on their own.

Back pain, often radiating into the leg, accompanied by tingling, numbness, or weakness. Symptoms can worsen when sitting, bending, or straining.

Intervertebral discs change naturally throughout life. A herniation usually arises from a combination of stress and predisposition, often without a single triggering event. Weak core muscles and lack of movement increase the risk of symptoms.

We don’t treat the image, we treat you. With Manual Therapy and neurodynamics, we relieve the irritated nerve, and with targeted evidence-based training and functional rehabilitation, we rebuild resilience and stability. Understandable education (neuro-based pain therapy) alleviates understandable fear – a central factor for healing.

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