When patients hear the words “you need surgery,” it can feel like the only option left. But what if there was another path? In this episode, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter “Chip” Null share powerful stories of patients who trusted their instincts, looked for alternatives, and discovered how spinal decompression helped them avoid the scalpel. You’ll hear how non-surgical care gave patients their lives back—without the risks and long recovery times of surgery.

In this episode of Before the Scalpel, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter Null break down what a bulging disc really is, why it causes so much pain, and how nerve pressure and inflammation can take over your life. They shed light on what’s happening inside your spine—and how the right care can bring relief without rushing to surgery.

In this very first episode of Before the Scalpel, Dr. Jim Powell and Dr. Walter Null introduce the DISC-COVERY™ program—an advanced, non-surgical approach to relieving back pain and avoiding surgery. They explain how patients benefit from treatment and how it helps prevent surgery.