Herniated and Bulging Discs

A disc herniation (also called slipped, ruptured, bulging, or protruded disc) occurs when the inner gel-like material of a spinal disc protrudes through its outer ring, potentially pressing on nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness. At our Nashville clinic, we focus on objectively identifying how a herniated disc is impacting nerve and neurologic function, then guiding a personalized care plan to improve movement, reduce nerve irritation, and restore function. Because every herniation and nervous system response is different, your plan is tailored to your specific findings — not one-size-fits-all.