A bulging disc is a spinal disc that has widened beyond its normal space and can irritate nearby nerves. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats bulging discs with non-surgical spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy. Decompression is $65 per session. Decompression and laser therapy are cash only and are not covered by insurance. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
A bulging disc is a spinal disc that has widened out beyond its normal boundary. The outer ring of the disc is still intact, which is what makes it different from a herniated disc where the outer ring has torn.
A bulge can press on or irritate a nearby nerve and cause pain, numbness or tingling. Many people have a bulging disc and feel nothing, and only find out from imaging.
A bulging disc is often confused with a herniated disc. The difference is whether the outer ring has torn. The examination and imaging tell them apart.
A bulging disc can cause back pain, or pain that travels down a leg if it presses on a nerve. Some people feel nothing at all. The pattern depends on whether and where the bulge presses on a nerve.
Red flag symptoms
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We treat a bulging disc by lowering the pressure inside the disc and restoring movement to the spine. The services below are the ones we most often use.
How long it takes depends on whether the bulge is pressing on a nerve and how long it has been there. Some cases ease in weeks and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
A bulging disc often responds to decompression, so the $49 new patient decompression visit is the usual starting point. The $49 new patient decompression visit includes a new patient consultation, a comprehensive examination, one chiropractic adjustment and one spinal decompression treatment. Offer not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA or other government health plan patients. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.
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No. In a bulging disc the outer ring is still intact and the disc has widened. In a herniated disc the outer ring has torn and the soft center has pushed through. The examination and imaging tell them apart.
It can if the outer ring tears. That is why we track it and treat the pressure. The examination shows the state of the disc and guides the plan.
If a bulging disc is found on imaging but causes no pain, care may not be needed. If it presses on a nerve and causes pain, it is worth treating. We give you an honest read on whether care fits your case.
Decompression lowers the pressure inside the disc, which can help a bulge pull back and stop irritating a nerve. The examination shows whether your case fits. We tell you plainly either way.
Sitting for long periods, repeated bending and lifting under load, and poor posture all add pressure to the disc. We give you specific guidance on what to do and what to avoid.
A bulging disc can improve as the pressure on it drops and the disc settles back. Care aims to lower that pressure and support the process. We track your response at each visit and do not promise a specific outcome.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Ask us about your specific condition.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Stefan M. Getzik, DC. Last updated September 7, 2026.
Tell us where it hurts and how long it has been going on. After the examination we give you an honest read on what is going on and what it costs. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
