Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc

There is a difference between a bulging disc and a herniated disc, but both can cause pain that sends you to seek services from a chiropractor. At the Spine Pain Center in North Myrtle Beach, SC, Dr. Joseph Carew, Dr. Karen Carew, Dr. Brandon Morris, and Dr. Richard Shade all work with patients in our North Myrtle Beach office struggling with disc problems that are causing pain. Although, we have several locations within the Southern Carolina area, such as Irmo, Columbia, SC, North Charleston, SC, Mount Pleasant, SC, Surfside Beach, SC, Summerville, SC, and North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Whether you have acute pain from an injury or chronic pain that comes on slowly over time, our chiropractors can work to ease the strain on a bulging or herniated disc to provide pain relief.

What Is the Difference?

A bulging disc loses shape as you get older, and discs start to bulge when compressed. A herniated disc is a disc that has suffered an injury and fluid leaking out through a tear or rupture. Both herniated and bulging discs can cause pain, and treatment with a chiropractor is an excellent first option.

Treatment with Our Chiropractors for Disc Problems

Pain from a herniated or bulging disc is often due to the disc irritating a nerve ending. Treatment can be conservative at first, with treatment to align the spine and decompress the area where there is pain. Strengthening exercises can help hold the spine in place, while surgery can be an option if the disc is herniated.

Schedule with Our Chiropractors Today

The Spine Pain Center has offices in North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Surfside Beach, Summerville, North Myrtle Beach, and Irmo, Columbia. To schedule with our North Myrtle Beach team of providers, call us at one of the following locations: Irmo, Columbia (803) 781-4092, North Charleston (843) 606-2412, Mt Pleasant (843) 884-8444, Surfside Beach (843), 238-5900, Summerville (843) 879-9259, or North Myrtle Beach (843) 280-7000 and set up a consultation. We provide chiropractic care for residents throughout South Carolina, and we are ready to meet your treatment needs.