Low Back · Greenwood Village, CO
Lumbar Disc Herniation Treatment
Disc material pressing on or chemically irritating a lumbar nerve root.
Overview
What Lumbar Disc Herniation Actually Is
A herniation can compress a nerve root mechanically or inflame it chemically, which is why some large herniations hurt very little and some small ones are disabling. Most improve over months; a targeted transforaminal epidural under fluoroscopy can substantially shorten that timeline and often prevents the slide toward surgery.
Also called: slipped disc, herniated disc, bulging disc
Symptoms patients describe
- Back pain with leg pain below the knee
- Numbness or tingling in a specific band of the leg or foot
- Pain worse with sitting, bending, coughing, or sneezing
- Weakness pushing off the foot or lifting the toes
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Lumbar Disc Herniation
Spine Injections
Minimally invasive image-guided injections that calm inflammation and restore function.
Learn more about Spine Injections →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more about PRP Therapy →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more about Regenerative Orthopedics →Emsculpt Neo
Building muscle function and boosting recovery to support longevity and wellness.
Learn more about Emsculpt Neo →Other Low Back Conditions
Service Areas
Lumbar Disc Herniation Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Lumbar Disc Herniation — Questions Patients Ask
Will the disc reabsorb?
Many herniations shrink substantially over months. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms and protect nerve function while that happens.
Should I get a second opinion before fusion?
Yes. Second opinions before spine surgery are a core part of this practice.
Request a Consultation for Lumbar Disc Herniation
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1-983-210-8167