bulging disc

Bulging Disc

Pain in the back is often attributed to a bulging or ruptured disc. This condition involves a tear in one of the discs, causing it to press against nearby nerves, causing pain, weakness and other symptoms. The location of the symptoms may vary depending on whether the affected disc is in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine.

Treatment for a bulging disc may vary depending on the location and severity of the disc, but may include rest, applying ice, physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications. Severe cases may require surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve and restore the disc back to its original location.

A bulging disc occurs when the outer ring disc between the vertebrate expands beyond its normal radius and presses against the nerve tissue.

The disks between the vertebrate and the spine are made up of a tough outer ring and a soft jelly-like substance in the middle. A bulging degenerative disk occurs when the disk becomes worn and the outer regular disk expands beyond its normal radius and presses against the nerve tissue.