Bulging Disc Diagnosis—What does it Mean?

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Bulging Disc Diagnosis—What does it Mean?

You’d been living with back or neck pain for some time, and the numbness, tingling and discomfort sent you to the doctor for help. Now you have a bulging disc diagnosis, and you are wondering what that really means and what you should do next.

Take heart—there are easy answers to both of those questions:

What is a bulging disc?: A bulging disc is a vertebral disc that’s become weakened, and as a result its gel-like center has squeezed against the exterior wall and is now pressing into the spinal canal. Your pain is caused by that protrusion pressing on nearby spinal nerve tissue.
What should you do next?: The best course of action is to follow the treatment plan that your doctor has developed for you. It could include a limited amount of bed rest, stretching, visits to the chiropractor and more. For most people, these conservative treatments result in relief.

If the plan your doctor created following your bulging disc diagnosis hasn’t worked, then you may want to consider surgery at Laser Spine Institute (LSI). For bulging disc patients, we perform a procedure that safely and gently removes the portion of the disc that’s pressing on spinal tissue and causing pain. We use endoscopic techniques during this procedure, which means there is no large incision needed, and overall the procedure is very minimally invasive. The benefits include a reduced risk of infection and a quicker recovery time when compared to traditional open-back or neck surgery.

If you’ve received a bulging disc diagnosis, and you are interested in learning more about our treatments, contact LSI today. We’ll provide you with a complimentary review of your MRI or CT scan to determine if you are a good candidate for our procedure.

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