Bulging Disc Lower Back
As we age, the spinal disc between the vertebrates of our spine degenerates, causing it to develop softer spots where spinal fluid can bulge. The weak spot in the spinal disc’s outer cores is directly just beneath the spinal nerve root. Often times, these bulges lead...
Bulging Disc Symptoms
Symptoms of bulging disc occur when a spinal disc bulges and swells on its weak point; compressing the nearby nerve roots on spinal cord. The pressure causes the pain receptors to send signals throughout the compressed nerve while simultaneously disrupting the sensory...
Bulging Disk and Neck Pain
Understanding Bulging Disk Aside from holding your head, which weighs around 9 to 12 lbs., the neck also performs a lot of functions, such as allowing head movement and protect the internal organs inside the neck. That’s a lot of work and responsibility for a...
Bulging Disc in Back
People often mistake, if not interchange bulging disc with herniated disc. However, there is a huge difference between the two. The latter refers to a crack or rupture on the outer layer of the spinal disc. This crack causes the spinal fluid to slip out of the disc...
Cervical Disk Herniation
A herniated disk or slipped disk, occurs when a part (or all) of a disk is forced out through the weakened part of the spinal disk. It puts pressure on the surrounding nerves of the spinal cord, and causing debilitating pain. This condition usually affects the lumbar...About Me:
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