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Had mri at behest of chiropractor. pcp reviewed it as well and both agree i have "small" disc bulges in the lumbar area. chiro said 3 pcp said 2. do small bulges require surgical intervention, or can chiro help pain and the body heals the discs itse?

Q: had mri at behest of chiropractor. pcp reviewed it as well and both agree i have "small" disc bulges in the lumbar area. chiro said 3 pcp said 2. do small bulges require surgical intervention, or can chiro help pain and the body heals the discs itse?

: Just remember being adjusted when required or needed is important. But prevention with stretching/strengthening muscle at your young age is your best treatment.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Just remember being adjusted when required or needed is important. But prevention with stretching/strengthening muscle at your young age is your best treatment.

Answered 5/3/2023

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A member asked:

Had mri at behest of chiropractor. pcp reviewed it as well and both agree i have "small" disc bulges in the lumbar area. chiro said 3 pcp said 2. do small bulges require surgical intervention, or can chiro help pain and the body heals the discs itse?

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