A herniated or bulging disc can cause deep low back pain, stiffness, or pain that radiates into the hip and leg. We build a non-surgical plan around manual therapy, acoustic-wave treatment, and guided movement to calm irritation and help you move with more confidence.
Book an Appointment Call 434-465-2905People come to us with disc-related symptoms like low back pain that's sharper with sitting, bending, or lifting, tightness or spasm through the low back, pain, numbness, or tingling that travels into the hip, buttock, or leg, and a back that feels unpredictable from day to day.
If any of that sounds familiar, there's a clear path forward.
Disc irritation responds differently depending on the person, so we start by understanding which movements and positions ease or aggravate your symptoms. From there we combine hands-on care to reduce pain and muscle guarding with a movement-based program that builds the strength and control your spine needs to stay calm — so you're not just feeling better today, but staying better long-term.
Your plan is built around your symptoms and how your spine moves, drawing from:
Your first visit starts with an assessment of your movement, posture, and the specific positions that trigger your symptoms. From there we'll walk you through a plan that combines hands-on care with a movement program built around what your back can tolerate right now, progressing as you improve.
Yes, with the right approach — we match movement to what your back can currently tolerate and build from there, rather than avoiding activity altogether.
Not necessarily. Many disc-related symptoms can be evaluated and treated based on your history and a hands-on assessment. If imaging would help clarify your case, we'll let you know.
Leg pain linked to disc irritation often improves as pressure and inflammation around the nerve settle — our approach targets both the disc-related symptoms and the surrounding muscles that may be adding to nerve irritation.
It varies by person and how long you've had symptoms, but many people notice meaningful change within the first several visits as we build your program.
Book an appointment online or call us — no referral needed. We'll pinpoint what's driving your symptoms and build a plan around it.
Book an Appointment Call 434-465-29051445 Rio Road East
Charlottesville, VA 22901 suite #201
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM