Herniated Disc Treatment in Placitas, NM

In the majority of cases, yes, particularly when caught in the first 6 months. The disc can re-absorb, the inflammation settles, and the nerve calms down. The prerequisite is a real protocol, not just rest and Advil.

When the case has been screened correctly, yes, decompression is one of the most evidence-supported non-surgical options for herniation. We screen out unstable injuries, fractures, and severe stenosis.

When there's progressive neurologic loss (foot drop, bowel/bladder change, severe weakness), a fragment that won't reduce, or after a fair non-surgical trial that didn't work. We'll tell you straight.

Almost always, with smart progression. We rehab the core and hips to protect the disc, and most Placitas patients return to lifting within 12 weeks of completing care.

Plan on about 25 minutes from Placitas to 1453 Rio Rancho Blvd, Suite 2. We are in Sandoval County. Monday–Thursday hours (closed Friday–Sunday). Call (505) 891-2280 if you are coming from Las Placitas Presbyterian Church and need the first or last slot of the day.

Yes. Many Placitas families split care or switch after a thin chain visit. Bring prior imaging. We re-exam rather than copy the last plan.

If your issue matches herniated disc treatment, yes — first visits are 45–60 minutes with a Spinal Health Assessment, not a 6-minute adjustment. If we are the wrong tool, we say so before you start a plan.

Many private plans and some New Mexico Medicaid / Centennial Care cases cover medically necessary chiropractic, often with visit limits and copays. Coverage is plan-specific. Call (505) 891-2280 before the first visit and we will help you check benefits. We do not require prepaid treatment packages.

We do not run a walk-in franchise model. First visits are scheduled (often same week) because the exam takes 45–60 minutes. If you need a same-day slot, call (505) 891-2280 and we will tell you honestly what is open.

Prepaid year-long contracts before an exam, promises to cure non-musculoskeletal disease, discouraging you from seeing your physician, and X-rays on every patient without a clinical reason. A reputable Rio Rancho chiropractor exams first, explains findings, and refers out when chiropractic is the wrong tool.

No. Cortisone injections are outside chiropractic scope in New Mexico. We offer specific adjustments, non-surgical decompression when you are a candidate, Softwave for stubborn tissue, and home rehab. If an injection is the better next step, we say so and coordinate with your MD.

When joint restriction, disc, or nerve irritation is the driver, yes — spinal manipulation is a first-line option for many back and neck cases. It is not “good” as a weekly ritual with no exam. We measure, treat, and stop or refer when the goal is met.