Can spinal decompression help my herniated or bulging disc?
GROUND INFORMATION: A bulge is when the inner nucleus of the disc becomes disrupted and partially pushes toward the periphery of the disc making it bulge. This in turn can press on nerve tissue. A herniation is when the nuclear material pushes clear through and past the periphery of the disc and into the spinal canal, which can also press on nerve tissue. Both of these conditions are referred to as “space occupying lesions” in that they occupy space in the spinal canal and/or the canal where the spinal nerves exit the spine and put pressure on nerve tissue that also occupies that same space. ANSWER: Yes spinal decompression can help both of these conditions by increasing the available space for the nerve tissue in that region. It accomplishes that task by creating negative pressure inside the disc which draws in any bulging or herniated disc material away from the nerve tissue and allows healing to initiate.
