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A disc bulge is an extremely common spine condition, in which one of the intervertebral discs becomes flatter than normal, bulging in one or more places. In most cases, a disc bulge causes no pain, but sometimes it can cause moderate to severe symptoms similar to those of other common spinal stenosis conditions, such as herniated discs and arthritis.

The first line of treatment against bulging discs is conservative treatments such as:
Limited rest
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which reduce inflammation

Spine surgery was traditionally an extremely invasive procedure. In order to access the spine and remove or address the affected tissue, it was necessary to create a large incision using a scalpel. In addition, it was often necessary to remove small amounts of bone in a procedure called a laminectomy, and to perform spinal fusion or add hardware to stabilize the spine after the resulting loss of structure.

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.

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.