Disc Injury Treatment Melbourne
Bulging disc, herniated disc, or disc protrusion, we diagnose the exact cause, treat the nerve compression, and build the spinal strength to keep it from coming back.
Why Choose Injury Active
Disc injuries are one of the most common, and most misunderstood, causes of back pain and sciatica. A disc bulge or herniation can produce severe pain, nerve symptoms, and significant disruption to daily life. But with the right treatment, the vast majority of disc injuries resolve without surgery.
At Injury Active Clinic, our physiotherapists and osteopaths are experienced in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of disc injuries, from acute disc herniations causing sciatica to chronic degenerative disc disease. We combine hands-on treatment with progressive spinal rehabilitation to restore function and prevent recurrence.
Types of Disc Injury
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective disc injury treatment.
The outer wall of the disc weakens and bulges outward, potentially pressing on nearby nerves. Often caused by repetitive loading, poor posture, or age-related degeneration.
The inner nucleus of the disc pushes through a tear in the outer wall. Can cause significant nerve compression, producing sharp pain, sciatica, or arm/leg symptoms.
A focal bulge where the disc material extends beyond the normal disc margin. Often associated with sudden heavy lifting or a combination of bending and twisting.
Age-related breakdown of disc height and hydration, reducing the disc's ability to absorb load. Causes chronic stiffness, aching, and reduced spinal mobility.
Sudden onset disc injury from a single traumatic event, such as lifting a heavy object with poor form, a fall, or a car accident.
When a disc injury presses on the sciatic nerve, it produces shooting pain, tingling, or numbness from the lower back into the buttock, leg, and foot.
Our Approach
We combine multiple disciplines to address the cause of your disc injury, reduce nerve irritation, and build lasting spinal resilience.
Manual therapy, nerve mobilisation, dry needling, and progressive exercise rehabilitation to decompress the disc and restore spinal function.
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Whole-body hands-on treatment addressing joint mobility, muscle tension, and nerve irritation contributing to disc pain.
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Soft tissue release, trigger point therapy, and cupping to reduce muscle guarding and tension around the injured disc.
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Supervised spinal rehabilitation and progressive loading to build core strength, improve posture, and prevent recurrence.
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Our Locations
Four Melbourne clinics, Melbourne's west, inner west, and CBD.
Local Disc Injury Treatment
Expert disc injury treatment across Melbourne's west and inner suburbs.
Our Ravenhall clinic at 38 Panamax Rd is our flagship location for disc injury treatment in Melbourne's west. Serving patients from Ravenhall, Caroline Springs, Derrimut, Taylors Hill, Cairnlea, and Kings Park, our physiotherapists and osteopaths provide comprehensive disc injury assessment and treatment, with an on-site rehabilitation gym for progressive spinal rehabilitation and core strengthening.
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Book at RavenhallOur Ravenhall clinic at 38 Panamax Rd is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Springs, providing disc injury assessment and treatment with an on-site rehabilitation gym for spinal rehab and core strengthening.
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Book at RavenhallAt 22 Reserve Court Altona, our osteopaths and myotherapists treat disc injuries for patients from Altona, Newport, Williamstown, Spotswood, and Yarraville. Our Altona practitioners are experienced in treating cervical and lumbar disc injuries using hands-on manual therapy, nerve mobilisation, and targeted rehabilitation.
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Book at AltonaOur Melbourne CBD clinic is coming soon, bringing expert disc injury treatment to office workers and city residents.
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Founder
Founder & Head Myotherapist
BSc Hons Sports Therapy, Adv Dip Myo
Craig founded Injury Active Clinic in the UK in 2013 and brought his unique approach to Melbourne in 2022. 18 years of experience treating sports and lifestyle-related injuries, integrating physical therapy with fitness coaching to deliver lasting results.
Exercise Physiologist & Myotherapist
AEP · Exercise Scientist · Myotherapist
Emily is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Scientist and Myotherapist. Triple-qualified, she bridges hands-on therapy and structured exercise rehab. Specialises in chronic conditions, musculoskeletal rehab, and clinical exercise prescription.
Osteopath
Danielle brings a warm, thorough approach to osteopathy. Her clinical interests are headaches and migraines, postural dysfunction, and sports injury rehab. Combines soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, and corrective exercise to deliver lasting relief.
Exercise Scientist & Lead Coach
BSc Exercise Science
Sam holds a degree in Exercise Science and leads our gym programming. He delivers structured 1:1 and small-group sessions built around sound exercise science, adapted to each client's injury history and goals. Considering an MSc in Physiotherapy.
Patient Stories
"Craig is amazing. My pain has decreased, my mobility has improved 10 fold, and my energy has increased, with a passion to get back into fitness. Seriously, I cannot recommend Craig highly enough."
"Hands down the best osteo and myo I've seen. Their treatment approach is genuinely unique, focusing on whole-body health rather than just chasing the symptoms."
"Emily is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything. The programme she designed for me has been really well structured and easy to follow."
Book Your Assessment
Don't keep managing it with rest and hoping it improves. Our Pain & Movement Assessment gives you a clear diagnosis, a personalised treatment plan, and a recovery strategy, so you know exactly what's wrong and how to address it.
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A thorough assessment identifying the root cause of your symptoms, not just the symptoms themselves.
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A personalised treatment plan with realistic timelines and the right combination of hands-on care and exercise.
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A structured recovery plan so you return to full activity stronger and with a lower risk of re-injury.
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