ATIVA Pain & Spine Center

11/24/2025

Disc bulge pain at L4 L5 or L5 S1 that keeps flaring up. Stretching might be working against you.

In this new video, I share a simple routine that may help stabilize and decompress your spine so you can finally feel relief.

Check out the video link below.

10 Best Exercises for L4-L5 and L5-S1 Disc Bulge | Dr. Tam Ly, Chiropractor in San Jose, CADiscover a new approach to relieving an L4 L5 or L5 S1 disc bulge....

11/23/2025

Living with an L4 L5 or L5 S1 disc bulge can make every movement feel unpredictable. The tightness. The flare ups. The frustration when stretching only seems to make things worse.

In my latest video, I explain why so many people stay stuck in pain and what may finally help you move forward. I walk you through a unique routine that focuses on stability and gentle decompression instead of endless stretching.

If you want to understand why your back has not healed yet and what movements may actually protect your spine so it can recover, you will want to watch this.

Watch the video below.

11/21/2025

Most people stretch too hard, but the real magic is gentle movement. Light camel-cat, small back extensions, or even a 5-minute walk can stop your spine from locking up and give it the space it needs to decompress naturally.

11/20/2025

Don’t shut down your body, calm it. A little ice to calm inflammation and a supportive brace to reduce pressure can make a huge difference in how fast things settle.

11/19/2025

A quick hint: real relief from L4-L5 or L5-S1 bulges comes from targeted decompression, not random stretching. This tech gently eases pressure right where you need it most.

11/18/2025

There’s one thing almost everyone does during a flare-up… and it’s the fastest way to stay in pain longer. It feels harmless even smart but it actually stiffens the spine, dehydrates the discs, and locks the muscles in tension.

Avoiding this one habit can completely change how quickly recovery happens.

11/17/2025

Tried everything but the pain won’t go away? Here’s the truth, most people focus on easing pain, not the pressure that’s causing it. That hidden compression in your spine could be the real reason your pain, numbness, and flare-ups keep coming back.

11/16/2025

If you have a disc bulge at L4 L5 or L5 S1 and nothing you try seems to help, there is usually one reason. Most treatments only numb the pain instead of reducing the pressure that is irritating the spinal nerve. This video with Dr. Tam Ly explains why your pain keeps returning and what you can start doing today to take pressure off your spine in a safe and simple way.

Inside the video, you will learn what actually causes the burning, shooting pain down your leg, what to do during a flare up so you do not accidentally make your symptoms worse, and why spinal decompression may help when other treatments have failed.

There is also one common mistake almost everyone makes during a disc bulge flare up that slows healing. Dr. Ly reveals it at the end.

If you want hope, clarity, and a real path forward, watch the video below.

11/15/2025

If your L4 L5 or L5 S1 disc bulge keeps flaring up no matter what you try, you are not alone. Dr. Tam Ly explains why most treatments only manage symptoms instead of reducing the pressure causing the pain.

In this video, you will learn what is really triggering your leg pain, what to do during a flare up, and a simple method that may help you get lasting relief.

Check out the video link below.

How to Fix a Disc Bulge Without Surgery (L4-L5 & L5-S1 Explained) | Dr. Tam Ly, Chiropractor in San Jose, CAIf you've been struggling with an L4-L5 or L5-S1 ...

10/31/2025

Mark's Story and how Shockwave Therapy, Spinal Decompression Treatment and PRP helped to relieve him from years of unresolved Neck Pain.

10/29/2025

This video covers 3 essential lifting techniques that protect your lower back if you have a bulging disc, herniated disc, or sciatica.

You’ll learn how to move safely, avoid flare-ups, and prevent the leg and back pain that often comes from lifting the wrong way.

These spine-safe techniques are simple to learn and help reduce pressure on your L4-L5 and L5-S1 discs, keeping your back strong and stable during everyday activities.

10/27/2025

If you have a bulging disc and wake up stiff, sore, or with that deep ache down your leg, your sleep position might be the problem.

In this video, I’ll show you the best way to sleep for relief of back and leg pain caused by a bulging or herniated disc and how a few small adjustments can help your spine recover while you rest.

Watch now to learn the disc-safe sleep positions that make a real difference.