A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through the outer layer, potentially pressing on nearby nerves. Dr. Bhakta offers advanced non-surgical treatments to relieve pain and restore function.
A herniated disc (also called a slipped or ruptured disc) occurs when the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the tougher outer ring. This can irritate or compress nearby spinal nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the back and extremities.
Herniated discs are one of the most common causes of sciatica (leg pain) and cervical radiculopathy (arm pain). While many herniated discs improve with conservative care, persistent symptoms often benefit from interventional treatment that targets the inflammation directly at the nerve root.
Dr. Bhakta creates an individualized plan based on your specific diagnosis and symptoms.
Delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly to the compressed nerve root.
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Board-Certified Interventional Pain Specialist
Fellowship trained in Pain Medicine at Vanderbilt University. Board Certified for decades. Formerly served as Associate Professor at OU School of Medicine. Serving Tulsa since 2000.
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