When a patient gets into a physical therapy program within 24 hours of their injury,
over 95% will be able to return to normal activities in 3-5 days.

Real Life Story

Without knowing the exact cause. I woke up one morning with extreme neck pain shooting all the way down my arm. I had a constant numbness and tingling in my forearm and hand. I consulted with my Doctor, who suggested I pay a visit to Orrock/Mendenhall Sports Medicine. The therapists there taught me specific exercises to improve my posture. The work they performed on my neck did wonders and my pain went completely away. I was given a custom video with a home program and cervical traction unit. The numbness and tingling stopped and I was able to perform my duties at work on the computer. I am thankful for the time I spent at their clinic learning about my injury and rehabilitating it.

Thanks, guys!

The BIG question is, “Can conservative treatment such as physical therapy help a patient with a bulging cervical disc, with or without radiculopathy?” The Answer is…YES! Many studies have shown that physical therapy, with the proper use of cervical traction, will reduce pressure on the disc and significantly reduce nerve root pain and associated inflammation.

At Orrock/Mendenhall Sports Medicine, we emphasize a hands-on approach when working with your patients. Along with manual cervical traction, we focus on educating the patient on posture awareness and job-site ergonomics. A key element of our physical therapy practice is performing a thorough evaluation of the patient. We do this in order to differentiate the cause of their symptoms, whether it is a bulging cervical disc, a nerve root impingement, or thoracic outlet syndrome.

To maximize your chances for optimal recovery, often a physician will suggest you consult with us to evaluate and modify your treatment and exercises to meet your specific needs.

For more information about bulging discs check out this link:
http://www.laserspineinstitute.com/back_problems/bulging_disc/