STOP Heating Your Disc Injury (Do This Instead)

Why do so many disc injuries keep flaring up even after meds, injections, or “rest”?In this episode of Everything Disc: From Pain to Play, Dr. Troy sits down with Dr. Nicholas Knutson from Charlotte, North Carolina.With a background in strength training, competitive sports, upper cervical care, and decompression therapy, Dr. Nick explains why so many disc cases get treated backwards.They talk through real-world disc injuries from car accidents and weightlifting, why heating pads often make flare-ups worse, how decompression helps rehydrate discs, and why structure, not just symptoms, matters for long-term healing.If you’re tired of chasing pain and want real answers, this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why heating pads can worsen disc inflammation • The real causes behind disc injuries like lifting, torque, and car accidents • Why NSAIDs, muscle relaxers, and injections often fail • How decompression helps restore hydration to spinal discs • Why fixing structure can help prevent recurring flare-ups Timestamps0:00 – Meet Dr. Nick 6:30 – Why heat makes disc pain worse 11:30 – The typical failed medical path: heat, meds, shots 15:30 – How decompression helps discs heal 18:10 – Real disc case: tripping mechanic success story Who this episode is for:• People with disc injuries or recurring back pain • Lifters and CrossFit athletes with flare-ups • Patients stuck in the heat → meds → injection cycle • Anyone told surgery might be next • People who want real structural healing About the hostDr. Troy M. Dreiling, DC Founder of Everything Disc: From Pain to PlayDr. Troy helps patients restore function, performance, and independence using advanced spinal decompression and non-surgical disc care.LinksVancouver Disc Center https://vancouverdisccenter.com/Zenaptic Chiropractic https://zenaptic.com/Clinic site https://www.zenapticchiropractic.com/Dr. Troy’s site https://drtroydreiling.com/About Dr. Troy & team https://www.thevancouverchiropractor.com/B3 Bands https://zenaptichealth.com/products/b3-bandsGot back pain?Come in for a FREE Spine Consultation: https://vancouverdisccenter.com/Mention “Spotify” and receive a special gift.