Seattle Herniated Disc Chiropractic Care
Welcome to Flourish Chiropractic Spa, your trusted destination for chiropractic care and treatment of herniated discs in Seattle, WA. Our skilled practitioners can relieve the chronic pain and discomfort caused by your herniated disc and get you back on your feet.
Our Seattle Car Accident Injury Chiropractors
Dr. Ally Quintos
Dr. Rachel Whyte
Dr. Kelly Huynh
Wes Patterson
Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Ally Quintos
Dr. Ally is one of those rare extraverted Seattleites. She loves to help others move better and feel better while holding a compassionate, motivating space. As with other providers at Flourish, Dr. Ally believes that any progress in health, no matter how small, is a step forward and should be celebrated. Some days that will be earning a PR at the gym. Other days that will be simply showing up for your appointment. Your best will change from day to day, and it is enough.
Dr. Ally uses chiropractic adjusting, muscle scraping (gua sha), pin and stretch, and therapeutic exercises, while also addressing behavioral modifications, nutrition, and lifestyle factors all for optimal wellness. She is primarily a diversified manual adjuster, and also implements Thompson Drops and instrument-assisted adjustments. Some of her patients prefer instrument-only and that is welcomed by her.
She takes a movement and biomechanics based approach to chiropractic to promote function and wellbeing. As an avid runner, Dr. Ally loves helping people with hip, knee and shoulder injuries. She is amazed at how many people who hike or run have neck and shoulders tension! Aside from sports injuries or helping people continue doing what they love, she also has experience in pediatrics and prenatal, and really enjoys working with children, from 1 month to 17 years old. She loves supporting those who are expecting throughout their pregnancy, whether it be back pain, hip pain or overall wellness.
Dr. Ally returned to Seattle in 2020 to practice and joined Flourish in 2022. When Dr. Ally is outside of the office, she enjoys running, spending time with her family, and playing with her pup, Franklin.
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Dr. Rachel Whyte
Dr. Rachel is a doc originally from Canada who has a passion for self-care and functional movement. Her love for dance and weight-lifting is what led her to study exercise science and physical fitness. From there she decided to pursue a career in Chiropractic medicine so she could help others reach their fitness goals, prevent and rehabilitate injuries, improve function, and get them back to doing what they love. She understands that wellness is a journey and not a destination and lifelong self-care is of the utmost importance. What feeds her love for this field the most is seeing her patients get excited about their health journey, watching them take back control of their lives, and feel confident in their bodies’ abilities, whatever that looks like for them.
It’s important to Dr. Rachel that when you’re in her care you feel safe, respected, and cared for. She knows that seeing a chiropractor for the first time can be intimidating and good communication and a safe space are some of the ways she helps mitigate this. Dr. Rachel meets the patient where they are that day and delivers individualized care with a focus on restoring function, decreasing symptomatology, and optimizing quality of life.
Dr. Rachel studied Chiropractic at the University of Western States where she graduated with degrees in Human Biology and Chiropractic Medicine. She spent her undergraduate studying Kinesiology at the University of Alberta with a focus on exercise science and physical fitness.
Dr. Rachel uses diversified adjusting techniques for joint dysfunction in both the spine and extremities. She also utilizes soft tissue manipulative therapy techniques such as the pin and stretch technique, fascial scraping, and cupping therapy. Dr. Rachel’s treatment room is equipped with a flexion-distraction table which helps decompress the lumbar spine and alleviate pain, especially for those with disc injuries and/or lumbar nerve root compression. She also prescribes rehabilitation exercises and lifestyle modifications so you can stay out of pain and take your health into your own hands at home. Aside from everyday aches and pains, some common sports injuries she treats include plantar fasciitis, muscle strains, ankle sprains, and whiplash injuries, amongst others.
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Dr. Kelly Huynh
Dr. Kelly is a chiropractor with enthusiasm for holistic health and a commitment to helping others live their best lives. At the heart of her practice is a belief in the body’s innate ability to heal itself when given the proper support and alignment.
Her journey into chiropractic care was deeply influenced by personal experiences watching her loved ones struggle with health challenges. She sees how chiropractic has benefitted the lives of her family and friends mental and physical health and wants to share that with her community.
Dr. Kelly earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University and is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) to advance her knowledge in working with families and individuals of all ages. She primarily uses Diversified and Thompson techniques alongside trigger point and myofascial release therapies to promote proper healing. Dr. Kelly is also thrilled to offer Torque Release Technique (TRT) – a gentle and precise adjusting method that focuses on restoring balance to the nervous system by addressing the root cause of discomfort and dysfunction.
She commonly helps with headaches, TMJ, extremity injuries, and dysautonomia. Every day, Dr. Kelly sees how physical and emotional stressors can affect the body, and she strives to help as many people as possible become the best version of themselves through chiropractic.
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Asia Haley
Asia joins Flourish after working reception at a neighboring vet clinic. While she loves animals, she was drawn to Flourish’s calm, stress-free environment (who doesn’t love a massage?!) Whether it be sharing what you cooked for dinner or the places you’re traveling or walking to, she loves the opportunity to connect and interact with the compassionate, beautiful people here.
At Flourish, she hopes to learn more about insurance and the billing aspects of health insurance. It can be confusing for all of us! When she’s not at Flourish, she likes to play with her black cat, Poki, design stickers for her small business as well as journal, stroll in the city, eat at local restaurants, and play video games. She looks forward to adding to your experience at Flourish!
Javier Monje
Javier has enjoyed working with chiropractic clinics in the Seattle area for the past nine years. He excels in therapeutic massage with the intention of improving posture & helps heal from muscle injury, car accident, or surgery. He educates his clients on self care to progressively reach a point of living without pain. These goals are accomplished through deep tissue massage, trigger point work, sports massage, stretching, myofascial work, and cross-fiber muscle manipulation near the joint. While firm pressure is his strength, relaxation and comfort are still the ideal goal. Javier enjoys working with clients to resolve chronic pain, among other issues. By adjusting each massage to the individual client, he will provide a very specific massage for your needs. When he’s not practicing, Javier enjoys cooking & spending time with his family.
Can’t find a time? Get added to the waitlist! PIP, credit card, cash, & insurance accepted. Javier is not in network with medical insurances at our office.
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Tatianna Para
Equipped with technique and intuitive wisdom beyond her years, Tatianna developed an early interest in the Healing Arts when she began working at a massage boutique while still in high school.
Graduating at the top of her class from Seattle’s Cortiva Institute in 2018, she uses her considerable skills to help clients relieve chronic pain and stress with pressure that ranges from light touch therapy to deep tissue. Tatianna builds long-term relationships with clients to create a treatment plan and evolve with their massage needs over time.
She specializes in Deep Tissue, Prenatal Massage, Hot Stone, Cupping, Swedish and Passive Stretching techniques to help correct posture and improve range of motion to relieve chronic stress leave clients in a state of deep relaxation. Tatianna generally likes to infuse scalp or foot treatments as well as stretching into her sessions to encourage unraveling of the muscles and tension in her clients’ bodies.
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Wes Patterson
Wes (he/they) is a trauma-informed, compassionate medical massage therapist who ensures a safe, healing environment. They are passionate about listening to and partnering with clients to craft a treatment that will be as effective and comfortable as possible. Whether it’s relaxation, working a few knots out of your neck, or seeking relief from back pain—they will work with you to plan a session to meet your goals.
Wes has practiced massage in both spa and clinic environments. His specialty is Relaxation/Swedish massage, but he enjoys integrating other modalities such as Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, deep tissue, Muscle Energy Technique, and CBD or aromatherapy treatments. During a session, Wes does their best to listen to your tissue as well as any feedback you (or your body) provide to ensure your comfort and that the work together is as effective as possible. After a session, Wes will check in about any questions/concerns you may have and will offer simple tips to improve your self-care and make your next session an even more effective experience.
Wes looks forward to the opportunity to join you on your quest towards healing, self-care, and improved quality of life.
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Kim Major
Kim is a healthcare professional at UW Medical Center and is inspired by the dedication and amount of care her peers in the medical field are giving to the community. While Kim loves her job at the hospital, she is more passionate about massage. She possesses qualities that make up an excellent Massage Therapist such as hard working, intuitive, driven, result oriented, empathetic and a calm demeanor.
Kim focuses on pain management, therapeutic or outcome based or integrated massage. Her skills include Relaxing Massages such as General Swedish, Structure Specific (Deep Tissue), Cupping and Hot stone massage. She also offers Medical/Treatment massage such as Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Facilitation, & Deep Transverse Friction. She works as a team with her patients and offers wellness tips or homework to help them heal faster and improve their lives.
Lastly, Kim advocates self-care, self-awareness, and self-love. Walk with them in their journey towards self-care is something she is passionate about. She provides a safe place for her patients to heal and relax.
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Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Kelly focuses on intentional healing and pain relief using hot stones, adjustments, focused massage, and stretches to encourage movement in the body, as well as preventive/self-care, posture and general wellbeing.
She is Webster-certified and has studied in the most painless, effective treatment methods available which involve traditional hands-on adjustments or instrument.
From Dr. Kelly: I love connecting with people and holding a supportive space for their needs. I started school to become a dentist with the intent to have a career in helping people. Three years into my schooling, I changed my profession to chiropractic after a car accident so I could focus on treating muscle and joint problems naturally. I love witnessing the exponential improvement chiropractic and massage can bring to whiplash or strains from MVAs, bike accidents, or other collisions. And doing so in a compassionate, validating space.
I have helped musicians, people who bind or brave MTF or FTM surgeries, runners, yoga enthusiasts, people in the restaurant industry, hairstylists, and those with the ever-elusive desk jobs. My mission is to help people live life to their fullest potential. Sometimes that is being able to work throughout the day without pain. Sometimes that is getting out of bed and brushing your teeth. There is no judgement and I am humbled and appreciative to have someone trust me to help them in their goals.
I am familiar with a large variety of body movements and mechanics and have plenty of experience with my own injuries. I also understand that healing from an injury can be difficult because you don’t want to take time off from activity. I don’t want people to settle for merely being out of pain for typical daily activities. Healing properly, to me, means being able to get back into your personal level of activity without discomfort. I’d love to help.
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Understanding Herniated Discs
Your spinal column consists of many parts, and one of those parts is your discs. Between each vertebra is a spongy, jelly-filled disc that acts as a shock absorber for your spine. Your discs are what help you twist, bend, and lift.
Each disc has two parts, the annulus and the nucleus. The annulus is the tough outer part, and the nucleus is the softer inside. When the annulus tears, the nucleus can leak or bulge out. This disc protrusion presses against the nerves in your spine and causes various levels of discomfort and pain.
The medical term for this is “herniated disc,” but the condition goes by several names:
- Slipped disc
- Bulging disc
- Disc protrusion
- Disc prolapse
- Ruptured disc
But no matter what you call it, it all means the same thing: a herniated disc.
What Are the Symptoms of a Herniated Disc?
Some people feel intense or chronic pain and discomfort, while others may only feel minor pain. And plenty of people experience no symptoms for a long time and never realize they have a herniated or slipped disc.
Even if you’re not experiencing constant pain or discomfort, symptoms of a herniated disc are:
- Weakness
- Pain
- Numbness
- Tingling
Your symptoms and pain levels vary based on where your herniated or slipped disc is. You’re most likely to herniate a disc in your lower back and feel pain there, but it’s not uncommon to herniate a disc in your neck and feel pain there.
However, it’s entirely possible to herniate a disc in your back but feel pain in your arms, wrist, and legs or even experience headaches instead of back pain. This is known as referred pain and can be a confusing symptom you don’t associate with a disc protrusion.
What Causes Herniated Discs?
Herniated discs have two main causes.
The first cause of a disc protrusion is an injury, such as a car accident. The sudden force of an accident can put pressure on your spine and soft tissues and cause a bulging disc. However, not using proper lifting techniques can also injure your spine. For example, twisting too much while lifting a heavy package can cause a herniated or slipped disc.
The other major cause of herniated or slipped discs is age. The longer you live, the more gravity pulls on you, causing your spine and discs to compress. As this happens, the discs start to bulge and can compress the nerve in your back.
Benefits of Chiropractic Adjustment for Herniated Discs
While chiropractic treatment and spinal manipulation isn’t a cure, it can help relieve the pressure on the nerve.
- Drug-free pain relief. Herniated disc pain can range from mildly annoying to severe. However, chiropractic spinal manipulation can effectively treat herniated discs by relieving the pain and improving symptoms without the use of heavy medications.
- Noninvasive. Spinal adjustments are a noninvasive intervention for a herniated or slipped disc. While spinal surgery may be necessary for serious cases, chiropractic treatment can improve symptoms.
- Improve mobility. The pain of a herniated disc can make it hard for you to move. Reducing the pain makes it easier for you to move around without pain.
- Prevent future problems. Back pain that comes and goes could be a symptom of a herniated disc. Even if it’s not interfering with your life right now, getting chiropractic treatment today prevents future problems.
Prioritize Your Comfort
If you are experiencing neck pain, lumbar spine pain, leg pain, or think you have a damaged disc, do not hesitate to contact us. Schedule an appointment today and start your journey to relief from pain at Flourish Chiropractic Spa.
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Our Customized Approach to Herniated Disc Care
At Flourish Chiropractic Spa, we adopt a holistic and personalized approach to herniated disc care. Not only do we relieve your immediate pain and discomfort, but we also focus on restoring your long-term health to ensure you have a healthy spine for a long time.
Our process includes:
Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct a thorough examination to determine how severe the disc herniation is and identify any referred pain it’s causing.
Personalized Treatment Plan: Develop a customized plan that addresses your specific needs and health goals.
Chiropractic Adjustments: Perform precise adjustments to address pain.
Therapeutic Exercises: Provide targeted exercises to strengthen back and abdominal muscles, enhance flexibility, and provide relief.
Lifestyle Advice: Offer guidance on posture, ergonomics, and other lifestyle factors to support your recovery and prevent your herniated disc from causing more pain.
Ongoing Support: Ensure continuous care and follow-up to monitor your progress and adjust your chiropractic treatment as needed.
Complementing Therapies
In addition to chiropractic adjustments to treat herniated discs, Flourish Chiropractic Spa offers complementing therapies to enhance your overall wellness:
- Massage therapy. Regular massages can improve blood flow, relax muscles, and help your body heal.
- Medical massage therapy. Medical massages include all the benefits of a regular massage while targeting your specific medical needs.
- Pregnancy massage. Pregnancy is unlikely to cause a herniated disc. But if you already have one, the changes during a pregnancy can exacerbate symptoms, and a pregnancy massage can alleviate your pain.
Get the Care You Need
Flourish Chiropractic Spa makes the first step toward improving the chronic pain and discomfort caused by herniated discs easy. We encourage you to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and learn more about how our specialized chiropractic and massage services can support you. Our friendly team is here to discuss treatment options and guide you through the process, ensuring you receive the personalized care you deserve.
To book your appointment, call us or use our convenient online scheduling system. We look forward to helping you.
FAQs – Seattle Herniated Discs Chiropractic Care
Can a cough or sneeze cause a herniated disc?
Technically, no. A cough or sneeze isn’t enough force to cause a herniated disc. However, a strong enough cough or sneeze can exacerbate an already slipped disc. So, if you feel pain after coughing or sneezing, what you’re feeling is the disc pressing on the nerve.
Can chiropractic fix a herniated disc?
Chiropractic won’t fix a herniated disc, but it can ease your pain and discomfort which will help you feel better.
Will my insurance cover chiropractic for my herniated disc?
We’re in-network with many major insurance plans but coverage varies by provider and plan. It’s best to check with your insurance company to understand what your policy includes.
How do I know if it’s back pain or a herniated disc?
Back pain — especially lower back pain — can be a symptom of a herniated disc! It’s best to consult your physician to see if your pain is a pulled muscle or something else.
Most Common Disorders In The Patients We Treat
Pain Management
Chiropractic Care and Adjustments
Relieve pain and improve mobility with personalized chiropractic adjustments.
TMJ Chiropractic Care/Adjustments
Relieve jaw tension and improve comfort with targeted TMJ adjustments and massage therapy.
Sciatica
Ease sciatic nerve pain with targeted adjustments and therapy to relieve pressure and restore comfort.
Back Pain
Reduce back pain and enhance mobility with focused chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic care.
Upper Cervical Pain
Relieve upper cervical discomfort with precise chiropractic adjustments and specialized therapies.
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Ease the strain of repetitive motions with specialized care for injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
Accident Recovery
Reclaim your mobility and comfort after accidents with personalized rehabilitation plans.
Sports Injuries
Get back to the game stronger with our expert treatments for sports-related injuries.
Stress & Tension Relief
Massage Therapy
Relieve stress and tension with therapeutic massage techniques designed to relax the body and mind.
Cupping Therapy
Soothe your spine with targeted therapies designed to alleviate back and neck discomfort.
Pregnancy Wellness
Support your body and ease your mind with treatments focused on comfort and relief during your pregnancy.
TMJ Massage
Relieve TMJ discomfort with specialized massage techniques to reduce jaw tension and pain.
Body Tension
Unwind and release deep-seated tension with therapies that relax both body and mind.
Stress and Anxiety
Find your peace through holistic approaches aimed at reducing stress and enhancing mental well-being.
Preventive Care & Well-being
Chiropractic Webster Technique
Support your pregnancy with the Webster Technique for comfort and pelvic alignment.
Preventive Treatments
Stay ahead of injuries with preventive care designed to keep you moving freely.
Overall Well-being
Enhance your overall health with comprehensive wellness programs tailored to nourish body and soul.