What Happens If Bulging Disc Goes Untreated?

If a bulging disc goes untreated, the problem can worsen over time. The bulge may grow, putting more pressure on nearby nerves and leading to chronic pain, numbness, or even muscle weakness. Without care, the body can develop compensations, tight muscles, misalignments, and inflammation, that cause new areas of pain. The good news is, early chiropractic care and decompression can often reverse the damage before it becomes serious. Ignoring it just makes recovery take longer.