Disc Injuries

Disc injuries can trigger sharp pain, numbness, and limited mobility. With precise diagnosis and targeted, non-surgical care, you can heal and move freely again.

Spinal discs cushion the bones in your spine and allow for smooth movement. When they become damaged, compressed, or herniated, they can put pressure on nerves and cause significant pain and mobility issues.

Here at Greentree Medical Center, we provide non-surgical, drug-free treatments that target the root cause of disc-related pain.

We treat a variety of disc conditions, including:

• Herniated discs (slipped or ruptured)
• Bulging discs
• Degenerative disc disease
• Disc desiccation (dehydration)
• Annular tears (small tears in the outer layer)
• Sciatica caused by disc issues
• Facet joint irritation from disc thinning

Whether your injury is recent or has been affecting you for years, we create a personalized plan to relieve pain, restore function, and support long-term spine health.

Living with disc pain or a herniated disc?
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(856) 761-8100

Chiropractic Care for Disc Injuries

Every treatment plan begins with a comprehensive evaluation to determine the exact location, type, and severity of the disc injury.

Once we understand your condition, Dr. Carabasi develops a care plan to reduce pain, restore proper spinal alignment, and support the healing process.

Spinal Adjustments & Active Release Technique (ART)
Gentle, precise adjustments realign the spine, relieve nerve pressure, and improve joint mobility. ART works on the muscles and soft tissues around the spine, breaking up adhesions and reducing tension that can contribute to disc pain.

Spinal Decompression
For herniated or bulging discs, spinal decompression therapy gently stretches the spine, creating negative pressure that helps pull herniated material back into place. It also improves the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the disc for healing.

Laser Therapy (K-Laser)
K-Laser therapy delivers targeted light energy deep into injured discs and surrounding tissues to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and stimulate cell repair.

Trigger Point Injections (Serapin)
Plant-based Serapin injections relax tight muscles that may be contributing to spinal misalignment and nerve irritation.

Shockwave Therapy (OrthoPulse)
OrthoPulse uses acoustic waves to break down scar tissue, promote blood flow, and speed healing in the muscles and ligaments supporting the spine.

Regenerative Medicine for Severe Disc Injuries

For patients with chronic, severe, or degenerative disc conditions, regenerative medicine can help repair damaged tissues and reduce inflammation at the cellular level.

• Human Cellular Tissue Therapy – Sourced from Wharton’s jelly of donated umbilical cords, this therapy is rich in growth factors, proteins, and extracellular matrix components that support tissue repair and regeneration in damaged discs.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy – PRP uses concentrated platelets from your own blood to deliver powerful growth factors directly to the injured area. This helps reduce inflammation, repair tissue, and improve disc health.

These treatments are minimally invasive, drug-free, and often help patients avoid surgery while improving long-term spinal stability.

Herniated Discs: A Closer Look

A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner gel of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the tougher outer layer.

If the protrusion presses on a nearby nerve, it can cause:

• Shooting pain down the legs (sciatica) or arms
• Numbness or tingling in the extremities
• Muscle weakness
• Pain that worsens with certain movements, coughing, or sitting
• Reduced flexibility or range of motion

With the right combination of therapies—such as spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments, and regenerative treatments—most herniated discs can be treated without surgery.

Find Relief from Disc Pain

If you’ve been diagnosed with a disc injury, or think you may have one, don’t wait for it to get worse. At Greentree Medical Center in Cherry Hill, we provide proven, non-surgical solutions to help you heal and get back to living pain-free.

To learn more about our treatments for disc injuries in Cherry Hill, Camden, Gloucester Township, Winslow Township, Pennsauken and throughout Camden County, call (856) 761-8100 to schedule your appointment today.