Being told you have a bulging or herniated disc can sound alarming, especially when it shows up on an MRI. But a disc finding doesn't always explain why you're hurting — and not every disc abnormality causes pain.

When a disc is contributing to symptoms, it may be associated with back or neck pain, stiffness, or irritation of a nearby nerve that can cause pain, tingling, or numbness into an arm or leg.

At Pivotal Point, we look at the whole clinical picture — not just the MRI. Our goal is to determine what is actually contributing to your symptoms and identify other commonly missed issues that may be involved.

The key is determining whether the disc is the primary cause of your pain — and what else may be contributing to it.