Conditions We Treat

Herniated Disc Treatment

The leading non-surgical solution for herniated and bulging discs in Roanoke, TX — with a published 92% success rate.

What Is a Herniated Disc?

Between each vertebra in your spine sits a disc — a soft, gel-filled cushion that acts as a shock absorber. When the outer layer of this disc weakens or tears, the inner gel can push outward, creating a herniated disc. This bulging material often presses directly on a spinal nerve, causing pain, numbness, and weakness that can radiate far from the source.

Herniated discs most commonly occur in the lower back (lumbar) or neck (cervical) region and are one of the primary drivers of sciatica and radiating arm pain. While many doctors recommend surgery, the evidence tells a different story: non-surgical IDD Therapy outperforms surgery with a 92% vs 53% success rate.

Common Symptoms

Sharp or aching pain in the neck or lower back

Pain that radiates into the arm, shoulder, or leg

Numbness or tingling in the extremities

Weakness in specific muscle groups

Pain that worsens with prolonged sitting or bending

Muscle spasms around the spine

How IDD Therapy® Heals Herniated Discs

IDD Therapy® spinal decompression treatments use the Accu-SPINA® System — a precise, computer-controlled device that applies targeted distraction forces to the specific disc level involved. This creates negative pressure within the disc — drawing the herniated material back inward and allowing healing nutrients to flow back in.

Unlike standard traction, the Accu-SPINA®'s patented oscillating waveform at peak distraction force enhances the vacuum effect and stimulates the disc's natural healing response. AlignForm is Roanoke's only Accu-SPINA® provider.

IDD Therapy® treatment on the Accu-SPINA® System at AlignForm Spine & DISC Center, Roanoke TX

92%

Success rate vs surgery's 53%

FDA adverse events in 20+ years

25–30

Sessions for full course of care

Common Questions

Can a herniated disc heal without surgery?

In most cases, yes. Studies show IDD Therapy achieves a 92% success rate for disc conditions — far better than surgery's 53%. The disc has limited blood supply, but IDD Therapy's vacuum effect actively draws healing nutrients into the disc to promote recovery.

What's the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc?

A bulging disc is like a tire that has spread outward but remains intact. A herniated disc (also called a ruptured disc) means the disc's outer layer has cracked and the inner gel has pushed through. Both conditions can compress nearby nerves and cause pain — and both respond well to IDD Therapy.

How many IDD sessions will I need?

A full course of care is typically 25–30 sessions over 6–8 weeks, each lasting about 45 minutes. Many patients feel meaningful improvement within the first 4–6 sessions. Dr. Hernandez performs periodic re-evaluations throughout care to track progress.

You May Not Need Surgery

Start with a $59 comprehensive evaluation. Dr. Hernandez will review your imaging, diagnose the source of your disc pain, and explain your options honestly — no pressure, no upselling.

Book My $59 Evaluation Call (214) 470-1396