Relief from a herniated or bulging disc.

A herniated disc, sometimes called a slipped or bulging disc, can send pain shooting down your back, neck, or leg. At Briggs Chiropractic & Physical Therapy in Saugus, we help North Shore patients calm that pinched nerve and heal, without drugs or surgery. Call 781-233-4122.

How we help

How we help your disc problems heal.

There is no single fix for disc problems, so we build a care plan around you. We combine gentle chiropractic correction with one-on-one physical therapy to take pressure off the disc and the nerve, ease your pain, and rebuild the strength that keeps it from coming back.

Advanced spinal correction and gentle chiropractic adjustments to improve alignment and take pressure off the irritated disc and pinched nerve
Intersegmental traction that gently stretches and separates the spine, creating space and easing the load on a bulging disc
Class IV laser therapy to reduce inflammation and speed healing in the injured area, completely drug-free
One-on-one physical therapy and spinal rehabilitation with exercises that strengthen the muscles supporting your spine
Therapeutic ultrasound and hands-on massage to relax tight muscles and calm the pain around the affected disc

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What a herniated disc really is

Between each bone in your spine sits a soft, cushioning disc. When the tough outer layer of one of these discs weakens or tears, the softer center can push outward. That is what people mean by a herniated disc, a bulging disc, or a slipped disc, they are all names for the same basic problem. Trouble starts when that bulge presses on a nearby nerve. That pressure is what causes the sharp, burning, or tingling pain many people describe as a pinched nerve.

Common causes and symptoms

Disc problems can build up slowly over years or appear suddenly after one wrong move. Heavy lifting, a fall, an auto accident, repetitive strain at work, or simply the wear and tear of aging can all play a part. However it happens, the symptoms tend to be hard to ignore.

Pain that shoots from the low back into the buttock or leg, or from the neck into the shoulder and arm
Numbness, tingling, or a “pins and needles” feeling
Muscle weakness that makes the arm or leg feel unreliable
Pain that gets worse when you sit, bend, cough, or sneeze

How Briggs Chiropractic & Physical Therapy treats it

Our goal is to relieve the pressure on the disc and nerve, calm the inflammation, and help the area heal on its own, without medication or surgery. Dr. Keith A. Briggs is a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist with postgraduate training in spinal trauma and rehabilitation, so he understands how to care for an injured disc carefully.

Treatment usually starts with advanced spinal correction and gentle chiropractic adjustments to restore better alignment and ease the strain on the affected disc. We often add intersegmental traction, which gently stretches the spine to create a little more space between the vertebrae, taking the load off a bulging disc. To settle the inflammation and speed healing, we use drug-free Class IV laser therapy, along with therapeutic ultrasound and hands-on massage to relax the muscles that tighten up around an irritated nerve.

Just as important is the rehabilitation that follows. Our three physical therapists work with you one-on-one, guiding you through exercise and spinal rehabilitation that strengthens the muscles supporting your spine, so you are not just feeling better but staying better. For over 26 years, patients across Saugus and the North Shore have trusted us to help them recover and get back to the things they love.

We accept most insurance, including Medicare, personal injury claims from auto accidents, and workers’ compensation. To find out whether our approach is right for your disc problems, call our Saugus office at 781-233-4122.

Good to know

Herniated Disc questions.

Can a herniated disc heal without surgery? +

Very often, yes. Many herniated and bulging discs improve with non-surgical, drug-free care. At our Saugus office we combine chiropractic adjustments, intersegmental traction, Class IV laser therapy, and one-on-one physical therapy to relieve pressure on the disc and nerve and help the area heal. Call 781-233-4122 to see if this approach fits your situation.

Is chiropractic care safe for a bulging or slipped disc? +

In experienced hands, it can be. Dr. Keith A. Briggs is a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist with postgraduate training in spinal trauma, and he tailors gentle, appropriate techniques to your specific condition. We start by understanding your disc problem, then choose the safest, most effective treatment for you.

What does treatment for a pinched nerve involve? +

The aim is to take pressure off the nerve and calm the inflammation around it. Depending on your needs, we may use spinal adjustments, intersegmental traction to create space in the spine, drug-free Class IV laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, massage, and rehabilitation exercises, all delivered one-on-one.

Do you accept insurance for disc treatment? +

Yes. We accept most insurance plans, including Medicare, as well as personal injury claims from auto accidents and workers' compensation cases. Call our Saugus office at 781-233-4122 and we can help you understand your coverage.

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