Dr. Kwang Lee Wellness Center · Glendale, CA
Herniated Disc Treatment Without Surgery in Glendale, CA
A bulging or herniated disc presses on a nerve root and sends pain, tingling or weakness into the arm or leg. Most herniations improve without surgery. Dr. Kwang Lee, D.C., L.Ac., uses motorized spinal decompression to reduce pressure inside the disc, combined with adjustment, acupuncture and exercise.
Problems we see every week
- Low back pain with pain shooting down one leg
- Neck pain with pain or numbness into the arm and fingers
- MRI report showing disc bulge, protrusion or herniation
- Pain that is worse sitting or bending
- Weakness in the hand, foot or leg
- Being told surgery is the next step
What treatment involves
- Review of your MRI or X-ray report and a matching neurological examination
- Non-surgical spinal decompression on Hill cervical/lumbar decompression tables
- Gentle adjustment or mobilization of the segments above and below the disc
- Acupuncture for nerve pain, muscle spasm and sleep
- Progressive core and posture program, plus guidance on lifting and sitting
Treatments we use for this problem
- Non-Surgical Spinal DecompressionHerniated or bulging discs · Degenerative disc disease · Sciatica and radiating arm or leg pain
- Chiropractic AdjustmentAcute and chronic back pain, neck pain and sciatica · Tension and neck-related headaches · Radiating pain into the arms or legs
- Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture & CuppingBack, neck, joint, nerve and myofascial pain · Headache and migraine frequency · Stress, tension and poor sleep
- Human TECAR TherapyStubborn chronic muscle, tendon and joint problems · Chronic muscle tightness and limited flexibility · Post-injury swelling and inflammation
- Class 4 Cold Laser (Photobiomodulation)Ligament sprains and muscle strains · Tendonitis and bursitis, including tennis elbow · Neck, lower back and knee pain
See a doctor or emergency room first if you have
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Rapidly worsening weakness in a limb
- Numbness in the groin area
- Severe pain with fever or after major trauma
Questions patients ask
Can a herniated disc heal without surgery?
In most cases, yes. Herniated material often shrinks over months, and decompression plus exercise supports that process. Surgery is reserved for progressive weakness or failure of conservative care.
What does decompression feel like?
A gentle, intermittent stretch while you lie on the table. Most patients find it comfortable and some fall asleep.
How many decompression sessions are needed?
Protocols are usually a series of sessions over several weeks. Dr. Lee reviews your response and adjusts the plan.
Can I be treated in Korean?
Yes. Dr. Lee sees patients in Korean and English.