Understanding Disc Fragments with Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC: From Surgical Solutions to Conservative Chiropractic Care
If you've been told you have a disc fragment, migrated disc prolapse, or disc extrusion, you're likely feeling overwhelmed and maybe a little scared. Breathe—you're not alone, and there are real solutions that can help you get your life back. Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is prepared to help you navigate the path.
WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN YOUR SPINE?
Think of your spinal discs as jelly donuts padding the bones in your back. A disc fragment happens when that inner "jelly" breaks through the outer layer and essentially moves away from where it started. This displaced material can put pressure on nearby nerves, creating that all-too-familiar shooting pain down your leg, numbness, or weakness—but here's the encouraging part: once we address the pressure, your body has an amazing capacity to heal. Yes, it's painful—but it's also treatable. We want you to know what’s going on!
YOU HAVE OPTIONS—AND SURGERY ISN'T YOUR ONLY ANSWER
The reality that offers real hope: you don't have to go right to surgery. While surgical options like transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy exist for severe cases and have helped many patients (1), there's a gentler path you might want to check out first.
COX® TECHNIC: A PROVEN NON-SURGICAL APPROACH
Flexion-distraction manipulation (aka Cox® Technic) offers real hope for people who have disc fragments. Research shows this specialized chiropractic technique can effectively manage the radiating leg pain and back discomfort produced by disc extrusions. (2)
What makes Cox® Technic different? Instead of the twisting you might associate with chiropractic treatment, this gentle approach uses a specialized table that allows the chiropractor like yours at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC to create a rhythmic pumping motion while keeping contact with the spine at the appropriate specific level of pain. This motion works to:
- Reduce pressure inside your disc
- Help reposition the herniated material
- Decompress the pinched nerves
- Increase the space between your vertebrae
It's non-invasive, drug-free, and has helped countless patients avoid surgery while getting back to the activities they love.
Understanding your condition is the first step toward healing. Researchers continue studying how disc herniations affect surrounding muscles and tissues (3), giving us better insights into treatment approaches.
You deserve to explore all your options before making major decisions about surgery. Many patients find that beginning with conservative chiropractic care—particularly Cox® Technic—gives them the relief they need without going under the knife. Why not see what conservative care can do for you first?
Your pain doesn't have to be permanent. There's a path forward, and it begins by talking with a qualified chiropractor trained in Cox® Technic, like yours at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Joel Dixon from Australia on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the relief possible for a patient with disc extrusion with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
