TAGMED Clinic Montreal / Mount Royal
Bulging disc treatment in Montreal
Distinguishing a description of your disc from what you need from your consultation.
Does your report mention a bulging disc, with or without pain in your leg or arm? Preparing for a consultation means gathering your current symptoms, available reports and questions about care options.
- 1140, avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal, Quebec H3P 3E5.
- Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment.
- Consultation, preparation of your records and discussion of suitable options.
Your clinic
Consulting in Montreal / Mont-Royal
Clinique TAGMED Montreal welcomes patients in Mont-Royal, at 1140, avenue Beaumont. This page helps you prepare for a consultation at this location and choose the Montreal booking system directly. Appointments at this clinic are available on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address and hours
1140, avenue Beaumont
Mont-Royal, Quebec H3P 3E5
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment.
Booking and information
For Montreal / Mont-Royal, book through Medexa. Check the location and selected time slot before confirming your appointment.
Understanding your concerns
A disc description does not tell the whole story
A bulge describes an extension beyond the disc's usual contour. Its significance depends on the context and the other findings in the report. A change in a disc does not automatically require treatment: symptoms, function and the examination remain key factors.
Imaging context
Date, reason for the examination and changes since the imaging.
Limited activities
The situations that are actually prompting you to seek a consultation.
Questions to address
Understanding the report and clarifying the next steps.
Preparing a useful question
Note why the examination was performed and what has changed since then. An older report, recent pain and an improvement you have already experienced provide different information to prepare for the discussion.
A visit in your area
Preparing for your first visit to Mont-Royal
For Montreal, choose the Medexa calendar and check that you have selected the clinic at 1140, avenue Beaumont. If the bulge was found during an examination without an obvious connection to your current symptoms, mention this. Bring your questions about the difference between the report, your pain and the limitations that concern you.
Before selecting a Medexa time slot, check the Montreal address and hours. If you are travelling from another part of the island, plan your route from your starting point rather than relying on an approximate travel time. Describe any positions or travel that cause problems so you can prepare for a visit suited to your situation.
First consultation
Preparing clear, useful records
Clear records make discussion easier. You do not need to write a lengthy history: the main milestones, available documents and a few priority questions provide a useful starting point.
- Available imaging reports and their dates.
- A list of treatments you have tried, including benefits and difficulties.
- Relevant medical history, previous procedures and current treatments.
- The activities you would like to return to, along with travel or scheduling constraints.
If you have not had imaging, do not delay asking for information for that reason alone. Whether an examination is needed depends on your situation; booking an appointment does not constitute a prescription for new imaging.
Care options
Where does spinal decompression fit in?
Clinique TAGMED offers spinal decompression among its services. The consultation provides an opportunity to discuss whether it may be appropriate for your situation, the precautions to consider and other care options.
The objectives of any follow-up are based on your symptoms and abilities. The number of sessions, frequency of visits and reassessment criteria cannot be determined from a single term on an MRI report. Benefits and limitations should be explained before you make a decision.
Care may involve complementary approaches or coordination with the professionals already treating you. A technique is not suitable for everyone and does not guarantee that an imaging finding will disappear or that every patient will have the same outcome.
Learn about spinal decompression
Defining an observable outcome
With your care professional, choose one or two useful measures: an activity you can tolerate better, easier travel or less discomfort during the day. Follow-up should allow you to discuss changes and adjust the approach if necessary.
What to expect
From requesting an appointment to follow-up
These steps help organize the consultation and the decisions that follow.
Choose your clinic
Book in the Montreal calendar and check the address.
Explain your situation
Describe your symptoms, provide your documents and outline previous care.
Discuss the options
Clarify the objectives, precautions and questions that remain.
Review your progress
If follow-up is agreed upon, reassess your abilities and response to care.
When should you seek urgent medical assessment?
New difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels, loss of sensation in the perineal area, or significant and rapidly worsening leg weakness requires urgent medical assessment. Do not wait for a routine consultation if you experience these signs.
Continue reading
Useful guides for your situation
These resources help you prepare for your consultation and complement the page for your chosen clinic.
Preparing for your Montreal consultation
Would you like to discuss your symptoms and the difficulties that concern you? Choose the clinic that suits your travel needs and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ — bulging disc in Montreal
Does a bulging disc always need treatment?
No. The decision depends on your clinical situation and what is troubling you. A disc change may be present without explaining pain or a limitation on its own.
Can I bring an older examination report?
Yes. Bring the available reports and describe any changes since then. This helps distinguish your history from your current situation.
Is the name of the condition enough to predict the number of sessions?
No. A schedule cannot be determined from the term “bulge” alone. Your goals, tolerance and observed response should be discussed during follow-up.
Where does the Montreal consultation take place?
1140, avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal, Quebec H3P 3E5. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment.
How do I book an appointment at this clinic?
For Montreal / Mont-Royal, book through Medexa. Check the location and selected time slot before confirming your appointment. You can also request information at 1 877 672-9060.
References
Resources for understanding symptoms and the care process
These references describe the conditions and general assessment principles. They do not establish that a particular treatment is suitable for your situation.
Resources consulted on October 21, 2026.
Sylvain Desforges, doctor of osteopathy
TAGMED Clinic Montreal / Mount Royal
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