Personal Injury Doctors in College Station, TX

Herniated and bulging discs are caused when the force of the crash causes the soft discs between your vertebrae to shift, tear, or become compressed. When a disc moves out of place or presses on nearby nerves, it can trigger a wide range of symptoms

Symptoms:

• Back pain — sharp, aching, or radiating discomfort in the lower or mid‑back.
• Stiffness — difficulty bending, twisting, or standing upright.
• Numbness — loss of sensation in the arms, hands, legs, or feet.
• Tingling — “pins and needles” caused by nerve irritation.
• Weakness — trouble lifting objects, gripping, or walking normally.
• Radiating pain — discomfort that travels down the arms or legs (sciatica).

These symptoms can appear immediately or develop over several days as inflammation increases.

Treatments

• Chiropractic care — spinal adjustments to reduce pressure on the affected disc and improve alignment.
• Physical therapy — targeted exercises that strengthen the spine, improve flexibility, and reduce inflammation.
• Pain management — options may include anti‑inflammatory strategies or other doctor‑guided approaches to reduce discomfort. (injections)
• Spinal decompression — non‑surgical traction that helps relieve pressure on compressed nerves.
• Massage therapy — reduces muscle tension and improves circulation around injured tissues.
• Heat and ice therapy — helps manage swelling and stiffness in the early stages.
• Activity modification — avoiding movements that make pain worse.