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Spinal decompression
Gentle tension, then release. A computerized table cycles a gradual stretch through the spine and can target a specific spinal level.
About spinal decompression
Herniated disc in Redmond, OR
When one disc starts running your whole day.
Pain down one leg, a back that tightens when you sit, numbness that comes and goes.
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- Spinal decompression
- Chiropractic care and rehab
- Same-week visits
The short answer
A herniated disc happens when part of a spinal disc pushes through a weak spot and presses on nearby nerves. It most often affects the low back, then the neck, causing pain, numbness or weakness in a leg or arm. In Redmond, our clinic usually builds care around spinal decompression, with chiropractic care and guided rehab.
What does it get in the way of?
A herniated disc can turn a long drive, bending to tie a shoe or a night's sleep into hard work. Coughing or sneezing may send a jolt down the leg.
What happens after the exam?
Your plan can then include spinal decompression for a herniated disc.
What is going on
What a herniated disc is
Discs sit between the vertebrae, cushioning the spine and letting you bend and reach. When all or part of a disc is forced through a weakened area, it can press on a nerve root or the spinal cord. That pressure causes pain, numbness or weakness along the nerve.
What is actually happening
The disc weakens
Strain, heavy lifting or years of bending and twisting stress the outer wall of the disc.
Part of it pushes out
The disc bulges or breaks through and presses on a nearby nerve.
The nerve reacts
Pain, tingling or weakness travels where that nerve goes, often down one leg or one arm.
Who this usually affects
- People who lift heavy objects or bend and twist for work
- Desk workers and drivers who sit for long hours
- Adults after a bout of strenuous activity
- People who are less active, or who smoke
When it is something else
- Groin pain from the hip joint itself
- A kidney stone or an infection behind the back pain
- A fracture that is still healing
Note
A careful exam and history come first, and imaging is added when the exam calls for it.
When a plan includes Chiropractic BioPhysics, digital X-rays set a baseline and a target, so change can be tracked.
Is this what you feel?
What a herniated disc can feel like
Where you feel it depends on which disc is involved: a low back disc affects the leg, a neck disc the arm.
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The dashed line: where leg pain travels
Why it happens
What leads to a herniated disc
Most herniated discs follow strain on the spine, and several everyday habits raise the risk.
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Strain or injury
A disc can move out of place or break open after an injury or a strain. It often follows a bout of strenuous activity, such as a heavy day of yard work or a hard workout.
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Heavy lifting
Lifting heavy objects is a common risk factor for a herniated disc, especially with poor lifting form. Jobs with heavy lifting can also make it easier to hurt the back again later.
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Repeated bending and twisting
Bending or twisting the low back or the neck over and over, at work or in sport, adds stress to the same discs day after day and can weaken them over time.
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Long hours in one position
Sitting or standing in the same position for hours raises the risk. So does an inactive lifestyle, since weak core muscles give the spine less support.
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Disc changes, weight and smoking
Discs break down over time, which is called degenerative disc disease. Extra body weight adds to the strain on them, and smoking can reduce blood flow to the spine.
How we treat it
Herniated disc treatment centered on decompression
Herniated disc treatment in our clinic usually centers on spinal decompression, a non-surgical option, paired with chiropractic care and rehabilitation. Trigger point injections can be added for tight muscles, and the plan is chosen from what your exam finds. Every part of it happens in one clinic, with one team.
- 02Chiropractic adjustments
Adjustments work on spinal joints that are stiff or not moving well, above and below the sore disc.
- 03Chiropractic BioPhysics
Digital X-rays measure your spinal angles and posture.
- 04Trigger point injections
A small amount of local anesthetic mixed with saline, placed into a tight knot in a muscle.
- 05Guided rehab
Coached exercises that strengthen the muscles supporting your spine, with a home program to keep going.
What to expect
Recovery and timeline
Recovery from a herniated disc usually comes in stages.
- The first few days
Cut back on activity, then slowly restart your usual routine.
- After 2 to 3 weeks
Exercise can start again, gradually, with coached strength and flexibility work.
- The weeks that follow
Rehab builds the muscles that support your spine, and you learn how to lift, bend and dress with less strain.
- Several months
Getting back to every activity can take several months to a year or more.
Pain, numbness and weakness often improve a lot over weeks to months.
Can it wait?
When to get help right away
Do not wait
Get urgent care today if
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Numbness or loss of movement in a leg or arm
- Weakness that is getting worse
- Severe back pain that does not go away
- Back pain after a fall or a car accident
Go to urgent care or an emergency room, or call 911.
While it settles
During a flare-up
Losing bladder or bowel control, or weakness that is getting worse fast, needs an emergency room or 911. For the other signs, contact a medical provider today.
Cost and payment
What care costs
- Your care
Prices are not posted online.
Your cost depends on how many decompression sessions and other visits your plan includes, which is set after your exam.
- Pay over time
- Costs are reviewed with you at your consultation, and financing is available through Cherry.
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Who you will see
Who you will see for a disc
Two Doctors of Chiropractic, including our founder, guide the spinal side of your care.
Dr. Kent Rookstool, DC, Doctor of Chiropractic and founder · Dr. Kevin Lewis, DC, Doctor of Chiropractic
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Getting here
Up and down the Highway 97 corridor
Culver is about 28 minutes from the clinic and Madras about 48 minutes, both on Highway 97. Tumalo, between Bend and Redmond, is about 20 minutes away.
1020 SW Indian Ave Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756 · (541) 923-6024
Mon to Thu 9 AM to 6 PM
- CulverHighway 97 · 18.9 mi28min
- MadrasHighway 97 · 29.8 mi48min
- TerrebonneHighway 97 · 6.5 mi11min
- TumaloHighway 97 · 12.9 mi20min
- BendHighway 97 · 16.6 mi24min
- SistersHighway 126 · 19.6 mi30min
Your first visit
Schedule Your Herniated Disc Evaluation
Share a brief note about where it hurts, what sets it off and how long it has been going on. We will evaluate your symptoms, discuss your goals, and explain which options may fit.
Request a time
Call (541) 923-6024. Mornings or afternoons, Monday to Thursday.
Understand what is driving it
We look at how your pain behaves, what movements trigger it, and what tissues may be involved.
A clear plan
We walk you through what we find in plain language and outline next steps that match your goals.
- Pay over time
- Cherry financing. No hard credit checks.
- No referral
- No referral is needed.
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 9 AM to 6 PM
What's the worst thing you can do for a herniated disc?
Heavy lifting or twisting your back too soon. Avoid both for the first 6 weeks after the pain starts. Ignoring warning signs is just as risky: numbness, weakness, or bladder or bowel changes need prompt care.
Can a herniated disc cause pain when I walk?
Yes. A disc in the low back can make walking more than a short distance painful, often with sharp pain in the leg, hip or buttock on one side. Bending backward can make it worse too. An exam of strength, reflexes and feeling shows which nerve is involved.
Is it better to walk or sit with a herniated disc?
Neither for too long. Sitting or standing in one position for hours can make disc pain worse, while short periods of gentle walking keep you moving. Change position often, and break up long drives with short stops.
Can a herniated disc happen in the neck?
Yes. A herniated disc in the neck tends to cause pain when you move your neck, along with pain or numbness that runs toward the arm and fingers.
Will I need an MRI for a herniated disc?
Not always at first. When imaging is needed, an MRI or CT shows where the disc presses on the spinal canal, and an X-ray alone cannot diagnose a herniated disc.
Should I wear a back brace for a herniated disc?
A brace can support the spine, and it may help prevent injury if you lift heavy objects at work. Wearing one too much can weaken the muscles that support your spine, so keep it for set tasks. We fit back braces at the clinic.
Can anyone with a herniated disc have spinal decompression?
No. Published reference lists rule it out during pregnancy and with a spinal fusion or hardware in the spine, a spinal fracture, tumor or infection, advanced osteoporosis or an abdominal aortic aneurysm. They also name severe spinal stenosis, a slipped vertebra, past back surgery and a blood thinner among the reasons to check first.
Advanced Pain Solutions
Get a clear read on your disc before you decide.
Spinal decompression, chiropractic care and rehab under one roof.
Mon to Thu 9 AM to 6 PM · 1020 SW Indian Ave Ste 100, Redmond