Disc irritation and age-related spinal changes can contribute to back pain, neck pain, stiffness, or symptoms that travel into an arm or leg. JP Chiropractic provides individualized, non-surgical care from our convenient West Ashley office in Charleston, SC.
Spinal discs sit between the vertebrae and help absorb force while allowing the neck and back to move. Over time, repetitive stress, injury, posture, and normal age-related changes can affect a disc’s height, hydration, and ability to tolerate load. These changes do not always cause pain, but they may contribute to stiffness, local discomfort, or irritation of a nearby nerve.
Symptoms vary depending on the area involved. A cervical disc problem may be associated with neck pain or symptoms into the shoulder and arm. A lumbar disc problem may contribute to lower back pain, sciatica, or signs of a pinched nerve.
Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses controlled, gentle traction to reduce pressure through selected areas of the spine. The table applies gradual cycles of distraction and relaxation based on the patient’s examination, comfort, and treatment goals.
For an appropriate patient, decompression may help improve spinal mobility and reduce mechanical stress associated with certain disc-related complaints. It may be considered for symptoms associated with bulging or herniated discs, degenerative disc changes, sciatica, or nerve irritation. Decompression is not appropriate for every person or every diagnosis, so Dr. Jason Pero or Dr. Chris Cole will first review your history, examine the involved area, and determine whether this therapy belongs in your care plan.
When recommended, decompression may be combined with chiropractic care, therapeutic exercise, and supportive soft-tissue treatment. The goal is not simply temporary symptom relief; it is to improve function and help you return to daily activity with a practical, individualized plan.
No two patients or imaging findings are exactly alike. We assess movement, neurologic findings, posture, and the location and behavior of your symptoms. We explain the examination findings clearly, recommend care based on your needs, and refer for medical evaluation or imaging when appropriate. JP Chiropractic is located at 1012 Physicians Dr, Suite 102, Charleston, SC 29414.
Call or text our West Ashley office to ask whether chiropractic care or spinal decompression may be appropriate for your symptoms.