Common Causes of Herniated Discs
Understanding the root cause of your herniated disc is essential for effective treatment. Through our comprehensive evaluation, we commonly identify these underlying factors:
- Poor Spinal Posture: Forward head position creates excessive pressure on cervical and lumbar discs
- Repetitive Lifting: Improper body mechanics during work or exercise strain disc structures over time
- Degenerative Changes: Age-related disc weakening makes herniation more likely with minor stress
- Sudden Trauma: Car accidents or sports injuries can cause immediate disc protrusion or rupture
- Occupational Stress: Prolonged sitting or standing creates uneven disc compression patterns
- Structural Imbalances: Muscle weakness and joint restrictions increase abnormal disc loading
Research shows that chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy was linked to a 31% lower odds of surgery at 1 year compared to other care, making reduced herniated disc surgery odds a proven outcome of chiropractic treatment.
"I’ve had severe back pain for a bulging disc and I can feel a difference since coming to see them and receiving care. I’ve been to many chiropractors in my time and they only know how to adjust you and no thoughtfulness into a true care plan that’s customized to you, but at Precision this is exactly what I’ve received from them."
Brian Colan, Verified Review
"I have multiple herniated disks that have ruptured, neuropathy in both legs, chronic Lyme disease, bone loss, arthritis, Bell's Palsy and I am forever grateful for his proven scientific methods of care on top of the many things he has taught me how to care for my mind and body as I strongly feel that I'm on a pathway to healing and improving my quality of life."
Amber Green, Verified Review
When Should You Seek Care for a Bulging or Slipped Disc?
Don’t let herniated disc pain become your new normal. Our gentle approach focuses on patient safety and comfort. We recommend scheduling your complimentary consultation if you experience:
- Radiating Leg Pain: Sharp, shooting pain traveling from your back down through your leg or foot
- Numbness or Tingling: Loss of sensation in specific areas of your leg, foot, or toes
- Muscle Weakness: Difficulty lifting your foot, standing on toes, or gripping objects normally
- Pain During Movement: Increased discomfort when coughing, sneezing, or bending forward
- Morning Stiffness: Severe back pain and stiffness that’s worst when getting out of bed
- Chronic Sitting Pain: Worsening symptoms after prolonged sitting at work or in the car
Our comprehensive evaluation uses advanced imaging and testing to determine the exact location and severity of your disc injury while ensuring your complete comfort throughout the process.
"The goal in our office from a corrective chiropractic perspective is to optimize the spine, nerves, and discs. With a disc herniation, people are often told their only solution is rest, stretching, swimming, or surgery.
Through our corrective care, we're able to get them back on their feet, recover, and back to enjoying their life again."
Dr. Matt Westheimer, DC
Structural Chiropractor in Matthews, NC
How Structural Correction Helps herniated disc
Get effective relief by targeting the root cause of your herniated disc
Restores Proper Spinal Alignment
Specific adjustments reduce abnormal disc pressure by correcting structural shifts that force discs out of their normal position and create uneven loading patterns.
Improves Joint Mobility
Targeted manipulation increases spinal motion and reduces fixations that prevent natural disc healing while improving nutrient flow to damaged disc tissue.
Reduces Nerve Compression
Gentle decompression techniques create space around pinched nerves, allowing inflammation to decrease and normal nerve function to return without invasive procedures.
This approach is supported by herniated disc manipulation, with manipulation leading to faster pain relief and disability improvement at 6 weeks demonstrating effectiveness.
Why Choose Us Over Another Matthews Clinic?
For years, Dr. Matt, DC, has been considered one of the best chiropractors in Matthews NC, for being committed to providing you with an outstanding patient experience.
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About Precision Chiropractic
We’re honored to be Matthews’ most trusted chiropractic practice, conveniently located just south of Highway 485 on Plantation Center Drive, across from Brace Family YMCA off of Weddington Road.
Unlike “crack and go” practices, we specialize in structural correction: finding and fixing the root cause of your issue. With hundreds of five-star reviews from Matthews families, you’ll get thoroughness, not assembly-line care.
Proudly serving Matthews, Weddington, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Stallings, Charlotte, Ballantyne, Waxhaw, and surrounding communities in Union and Mecklenburg County.
Don't Let Another Day Go By Living With herniated disc
Whether you've dealt with discomfort for weeks or years, structural corrective chiropractic restores your body's natural ability to heal and function properly.
Our patients are already pain-free and back to their normal lives — isn't it time you joined them?
