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Disc Bulge & Slip Disc
A bulging or herniated spinal disc may irritate nearby structures and sometimes a nerve. Symptoms vary from local pain to radiating pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.
Discuss your symptoms
Understanding the problem
Start with the right assessment.
A bulging or herniated spinal disc may irritate nearby structures and sometimes a nerve. Symptoms vary from local pain to radiating pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.
Different conditions can produce similar symptoms. We review your history, medical reports, triggers, movement or daily-function limits before deciding whether our supportive approach is suitable.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent medical care for new bladder or bowel loss, numbness around the groin, rapidly worsening weakness, fever, major trauma or unexplained weight loss.
Seek urgent medical care for new bladder or bowel loss, numbness around the groin, rapidly worsening weakness, fever, major trauma or unexplained weight loss.
How our care may help
Personalised, measured and coordinated.
Pain-focused acupuncturePoints are selected after assessing the location, movement pattern and associated nerve or muscle symptoms.
Complementary manual careCupping, moxibustion or gua sha may be included when appropriate for muscular tension, stiffness or movement restriction.
Progressive function planResponse is reviewed through pain, mobility and daily-activity measures rather than relying only on a pain score.
Find out whether this approach fits your case.
Bring relevant prescriptions, scans and reports to your consultation. Individual outcomes and treatment duration vary.