Bulging discs in the lower back occur when the outer cartilage covering spinal vertebrae tears. Consequently, the gel-like center of the disc is forced against the weaker side of the vertebrae, causing the disc to bulge. This puts pressure on the nerves, which spurs swelling and pain. People...
Bulging disc surgery is a treatment option for patients with bulging discs in the spinal column that do not respond to less invasive treatment methods. A spinal disc can squeeze out from between the vertebrae as a result of a back injury or spinal condition. While a bulging disc is not a ...
What is a bulging disc? A bulging disc is frequently present in the neck or the lower back (Picture 1). There are several causes of bulging discs, like bad posture, spinal arthritis, trauma, lifting heavy weights, frequent bending movements at work, and so on, which lead to neck, lower...
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In bulging discs, the nucleus pulposus remains contained within the annulus fibrosus, while in herniated discs, the nucleus pulposus extrudes through the fibers of the annulus fibrosus. Compared to adult patients, children (in particular) and adolescents
A herniated disc and degenerative disc disease typically occur in the cervical spine (neck) and lumbar spine (lower back). Disc pain tends to be most common in the lower back, where most of the movement and weight-bearing in the spine occurs. These conditions are uncommon in the mi...
Are bulging discs permanent? One of the most significant complications of a bulging disc ispermanent nerve damage. Without treatment, compressed nerve roots in the spine can be permanently damaged, leading to chronic pain, weakness, and loss of sensation. ...
Prevalence of annular tears and disc herniations on MR images of the cervical spine in symptom free volunteers Prospective MR analysis of the cervical spine of 30 asymptomatic volunteers.Objectives:To evaluate the prevalence of annular tears, bulging discs, disc her... CW Ernst,TW Stadnik,E Peete...
Anatomy of the discs Your spine is made of 24 moveable bones called vertebrae. The lumbar (lower back) section of the spine bears most of the weight of the body. There are 5 lumbar vertebrae numbered L1 to L5. The vertebrae are separated by cushiony discs, which act as shock absorbers...
A bulging disk is a condition related to the spine, usually the lumbar, or lower back, that occurs when a disk bulges through a crevice in the spine. Disks are the soft, gelatinous material that cushions the vertebrae of the spine. A bulging disk occurs when the disk shifts out of ...