Herniated Disc Chiropractor in Fremont for Bulging & Slipped Discs

Calm the disc pain and get moving with confidence again.

A herniated or bulging disc can cause sharp back pain, stiffness, and pain that travels into the leg. At Core Performance Chiropractic & Sport in Fremont, Dr. Alex Lee finds which movements calm your symptoms and which aggravate them, then builds a plan to settle the pain and rebuild strength so your back can handle daily life again.

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Doctor holding a spine model showing a herniated lumbar disc
Common Causes

Common Disc Problems

Disc problems are common, and not all of them cause pain. The ones we see most:

Herniated Disc

The soft center of a disc pushes through its outer layer and can irritate a nearby nerve, sometimes causing sciatica.

Bulging Disc

The disc bulges outward without breaking through. It's common and often causes no pain at all, but it can become irritated.

Degenerative Disc Changes

Discs naturally lose height and water with age. Many people have these changes without symptoms.

Lifting and Load

Bending and lifting, especially with twisting or when fatigued, can irritate a disc that's already sensitive.

What We Look At

Your assessment covers:

  • Where it hurts and whether it travels into the leg
  • Which positions ease or worsen your symptoms
  • Strength, reflexes, and sensation in the legs
  • Your work and activity demands

Does a Disc Problem Mean Surgery?

Usually not. Most herniated and bulging discs improve over weeks to months with the right movement and strengthening. Disc changes also show up on MRIs in many people who have no pain at all.

If pain travels down your leg, see our sciatica treatment.

How We Help

How We Treat Disc Injuries

Depending on your assessment, care may include:

Rehabilitation Exercise

Finding the movements that ease your symptoms, then building core and hip strength to protect your back.

Mobility Training

Restoring comfortable hip and spine movement as symptoms settle. Learn more about mobility training.

Chiropractic Care

Gentle techniques when your assessment shows they’re appropriate for your disc and symptoms. See chiropractic care.

Active Release Technique

Soft tissue work for tight muscles guarding the back and hips.

Recovery Technologies

NeuFit or red light when they support your plan. See recovery technologies.

When Disc Pain Needs Medical Care First

Get medical care right away if you have:

  • Loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin or inner thighs
  • Leg weakness that’s getting worse, or foot drop
  • Fever, or pain after a fall, car accident, or other significant injury
  • Severe pain that doesn’t ease in any position

Disc Injury Care in Fremont

Core Performance Chiropractic & Sport helps people with herniated and bulging discs in Fremont, Newark, Union City, Milpitas, and across the East Bay.

(510) 737-2306  ·  39210 State St, Suite 205, Fremont

Disc Injury FAQs

Often, yes. Care focuses on movements that calm symptoms, strengthening, and gentle techniques when appropriate. Severe or worsening nerve symptoms need medical evaluation.

A bulge stays within the disc’s outer layer. A herniation pushes through it. Both can be painless or painful.

Yes. “Slipped disc” is a common name for a herniated disc. Discs don’t actually slip out of place.

Many improve over weeks to months, and staying active usually helps. Care aims to speed that up and help keep it from coming back.

Not usually at first. It’s recommended for worsening weakness, red-flag signs, or symptoms that don’t improve.

Ready to Move Without Guarding Your Back?

Start with an assessment to find out what your disc needs and which movements will help you recover.

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Core Performance Chiropractic & Sport · Fremont, California