We help people of all ages in Austin, TX with pain from a herniated disc.

If you have back pain, the chiropractors at Smith Family Chiropractic can help!

There are many terms used to describe spinal disc problems and the pain they cause—such as herniated disc, pinched nerve, and bulging disc. These terms are often used differently and sometimes interchangeably, which can be confusing.

There are actually two main categories of spinal disc issues: pinched nerve and disc pain.

Pinched Nerve

When someone has a symptomatic herniated disc, the disc itself is not the source of pain. Instead, the material that has leaked from inside the disc is pinching or irritating a nearby nerve, causing sharp, radiating, or shooting pain.

Disc Pain

When someone has a symptomatic degenerated disc—often causing low back pain or leg pain—the disc space itself is painful. This is commonly due to wear, tear, dehydration, or collapse of the disc.

At Smith Family Chiropractic, we provide targeted chiropractic adjustments designed specifically for disc injuries, whether the issue is a pinched nerve or disc pain. By improving motion in the spinal joints adjacent to the damaged disc, we can help reduce pressure, restore function, and relieve pain—helping you move and feel better naturally.