Conditions We Treat in Murfreesboro, TN
Comprehensive, non-surgical care for the spine and nerve conditions that disrupt your life — designed to target the root cause, not just the symptoms.
The Disc Doctor is a non-surgical spine and nerve clinic in Murfreesboro, TN. Many chronic pain conditions — including sciatica, disc herniation, neuropathy, pinched nerves, and chronic back, neck, and joint pain — are caused by nerve irritation, compression, or dysfunction. Below, you'll find every condition we treat and how our root-cause approach helps patients across Rutherford County find lasting relief.
Or call us directly: (615) 617-5550
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Matthew T. Jacobs, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic · Practicing since 2018 · The Disc Doctor, Murfreesboro, TN
Common Conditions We Treat
At The Disc Doctor, we specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of spine and nerve conditions. Click any card to learn more — or scroll down to see which one matches your symptoms.
Sciatica
Sciatica is sharp, burning, or radiating pain that travels from the lower back through the hip and down one leg, caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve.
Common symptoms: Shooting leg pain, tingling or numbness in the foot, weakness when standing or walking.
Disc Herniation
A disc herniation occurs when the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes through its outer wall, pressing on nearby nerves. It is one of the most common causes of chronic back pain — and one of the most over-treated with surgery.
Common symptoms: Localized back or neck pain, pain radiating into an arm or leg, numbness, muscle weakness.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage in the hands, feet, or limbs that causes burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness. It often results from diabetes, chemotherapy, injury, or compression — and frequently responds well to non-surgical care.
Common symptoms: Pins-and-needles sensations, burning pain, loss of feeling, balance issues, sensitivity to touch.
Back & Neck Pain
Chronic back and neck pain often comes from a combination of disc problems, joint misalignment, nerve irritation, and muscle imbalance. Masking the pain rarely solves it; correcting the underlying mechanics does.
Common symptoms: Stiffness, limited range of motion, pain that worsens with sitting, recurring headaches tied to neck tension.
Joint Pain
Joint pain in the shoulders, hips, knees, or extremities is often connected to misalignment elsewhere in the body. Restoring alignment and reducing inflammation can dramatically reduce pain without medication or surgery.
Common symptoms: Aching joints, swelling, morning stiffness, reduced range of motion, audible clicking or popping.
Pinched Nerves
A pinched nerve happens when surrounding tissue — bone, disc, or muscle — puts pressure on a nerve, disrupting its signals. Non-surgical decompression and adjustments can relieve the pressure and let the nerve recover.
Common symptoms: Sharp localized pain, numbness or tingling along a nerve path, muscle weakness, symptoms worsened by certain positions.
Knee Pain
Chronic knee pain is sometimes caused by spinal nerve compression — not the knee itself. We find the source.
Common symptoms: Aching or burning sensation, weakness in the leg, pain not responding to knee treatments.
Symptoms That Warrant Professional Attention
If you're experiencing any of the symptoms below, you may be dealing with a spine or nerve condition that benefits from professional evaluation.
Pain — sharp, dull, or radiating pain in your back, neck, joints, or limbs.
Numbness — loss of sensation in your hands, feet, or other body parts.
Tingling or burning — sensations that feel like "pins and needles."
Weakness — difficulty lifting or using your hands, arms, legs.
Limited mobility — difficulty moving, bending, performing daily activities.
Balance issues — feeling unsteady or prone to falling.
Recurring headaches — especially when paired with neck stiffness.
Pain that returns — relief from medication that wears off and the pain comes back.
The Risks of Ignoring Your Condition
Ignoring a condition that involves nerve damage, joint dysfunction, or spinal misalignment can lead to serious, long-term consequences.
Worsening pain. What starts as a minor ache can quickly progress to debilitating, constant pain.
Permanent nerve damage. Prolonged compression can cause nerves to lose their ability to heal, leading to permanent numbness or weakness.
Reduced mobility. Joints and discs that are left untreated often degenerate faster, limiting your ability to move freely.
Increased risk of injury. When your spine or nerves are compromised, your balance and strength suffer, making falls more likely.
Compensation injuries. Your body will naturally shift weight to avoid pain, which often creates new pain in other joints.
Higher medical costs. Waiting often means more invasive, expensive treatments like surgery become the only option left.
Why Most Conventional Treatments Fail
They Only Mask the Pain
Pain medications and injections may reduce discomfort temporarily, but they don't correct the structural or nerve issue causing the pain — so it usually returns.
Surgery Can Create New Problems
Spinal surgeries often lead to scar tissue, reduced mobility, or new pain patterns. Many patients still experience pain after surgery — and once a surgery is done, it can't be undone.
The Root Cause Is Ignored
Most traditional approaches focus on numbing symptoms instead of addressing disc damage, nerve compression, alignment issues, or circulation problems — so the cycle of pain never truly ends.
Our approach is built around the opposite principle: identify what's actually causing the pain, then correct it without surgery or medication.
Our Non-Surgical Approach
Spinal Decompression
Computer-controlled traction that opens compressed disc spaces and allows damaged discs to rehydrate.
StemWave™ Therapy
Advanced acoustic wave therapy that activates the body's own healing response to repair tissue and reduce pain.
Neuropathy Treatment
A non-surgical, drug-free program that relieves numbness, tingling, and pain of peripheral neuropathy.
Laser Therapy
ActivPro LaserStim accelerates cellular healing, reduces inflammation, and supports faster recovery.
Spinal Adjustments
Precision chiropractic adjustments that restore joint alignment and reduce mechanical stress on discs and nerves.
Disc Herniation Treatment
A targeted, non-surgical protocol for herniated and bulging discs that relieves nerve pressure at the source.
Real Relief, Real Murfreesboro Patients
"I was scheduled for surgery for my sciatica, but decided to get a second opinion here. After a few weeks of decompression, my pain is completely gone. I avoided surgery entirely!"
"The neuropathy in my feet was so bad I could barely walk. Nothing else worked until I found The Disc Doctor. The feeling is coming back and I can finally sleep through the night."
"Dr. Jacobs took the time to actually explain what was happening with my herniated disc. The treatment plan was clear, and the results have been life-changing. Highly recommend."
Frequently Asked Questions
It's Time for Real Relief
Let us help you take back your life from pain.
Too many people are told surgery or endless medication is their only option — but that simply isn't true. With advanced, non-surgical treatments designed to target the root cause of back pain, neuropathy, and disc problems, The Disc Doctor helps patients across Murfreesboro restore mobility, reduce pain, and get back to living life on their terms.
Or call us directly: (615) 617-5550 · Murfreesboro, TN
Serving Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Christiana, Eagleville & all of Rutherford County.
