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Posted on February 26, 2015
Bulging discs are a common, and often mild, spine condition. The intervertebral discs lie between each of the vertebrae in the spine, helping to cushion the vertebrae and facilitate movement. A bulging disc occurs when the disc becomes flattened, like a hamburger too big for its bun.

Causes & Symptoms
 
Posted on February 26, 2015
Many spine conditions can now be treated with laser spine surgery, making effective treatment for chronic back pain safer, less invasive, and more widely available than ever.

Laser Spine Surgery Basics

Laser spine surgery is an alternative to traditional, open back surgery that can be used to treat many routine spine conditions, including:
Herniated discs
 
Posted on February 26, 2015
Physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to relieve bulging disc pain; it can be supplemented with exercises at home, or exercises can be performed at home even if the patient is not enrolled in physical therapy currently. While it can be tempting to avoid physical activity due to the pain of a bulging disc, this can in fact make symptoms worse in the long run by reducing blood flow to the spine, building up tension in the muscles and spine, and weakening the muscles that help hold the spine up.
 
Posted on February 26, 2015
Bulging discs are one of the most common spine conditions around, and they are also among the most mild. A bulging disc occurs when a disc flattens out, taking up more space than it should. Although some people don't experience any symptoms, and go through life unaware that they have a spine condition, when the disc presses against the nerve roots or the spinal cord, the symptoms can be severe. Bulging discs are especially common in older people, obese people, and pregnant women.
 
Posted on February 26, 2015
Like other conditions that occur in the cervical spine - that portion of the spine that runs through the neck - a bulging disc can cause more severe symptoms than it can in other parts of the spine. This means that treatment is sometimes more urgent. On the other hand, as with any section of the spine, some people have only mild symptoms or are even unaware that they have a bulging disc at all. The course of treatment for this condition will depend on the severity of the symptoms.

Causes & Symptoms
 
Posted on February 26, 2015
Bulging discs are one of the most common spine conditions. They tend to produce less severe symptoms than other spine conditions such as herniated discs and bone spurs, but they are certainly capable of producing significant amounts of pain and neurological symptoms. Like most routine spine conditions, a bulging disc is highly treatable.

Description & Symptoms
 
Posted on February 26, 2015
A bulging disc occurs when one of the discs that lie between each of the vertebrae becomes flattened out, like a hamburger too big for its bun. This can occur for several reasons, including age, injury, and trauma. The condition will only start to cause symptoms if the disc presses against the nerve roots or spinal cord, in which case it can interrupt the sensory communications between the brain and the body.
 
Posted on February 26, 2015
Many people suffer from a bulging disc without ever realizing they have one, but when the disc presses against the nerve roots or spinal cord, you may experience pain and neurological symptoms that have a dramatic impact on day-to-day life. When this happens, it's time to seek treatment.

Treatment Options
 
Posted on February 26, 2015
Often, lumbar spine pain is simply the result of muscle strain, poor posture, or other acute, temporary conditions. Other times, lower back pain results from compression of the nerve roots, caused by damage to the discs or vertebrae; when the spine is damaged, misplaced tissue can press against the nerves. Treatment for lumbar spine pain that results from such underlying spine conditions can be intensive, but most cases of chronic back pain can be resolved effectively and in a timely manner. Diagnosis & Treatment
 
Posted on February 26, 2015
If you have been suffering from chronic back pain, or related conditions such as muscle weakness, numbness, and pain in the limbs, going to a pain center can be the step that finally brings effective treatment. Pain center doctors have a unique blend of experience in pain management and orthopedic surgery, which leads to better outcomes for patients.

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