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When you're suffering from a bulging disc, discovering the cause or causes of your condition is of the utmost importance. Pinpointing the reason for your discomfort can help your doctor provide you with effective treatments, as well as give you a greater understanding of the condition.
Bulging disc causes include:
- Aging
- Wear and tear
- Traumatic injury such as from a car accident
- Degenerative disc disease
- Heredity
- More
Regardless of the specific cause, a bulging disc occurs when the outer wall of the disc, known as the annulus fibrosis, is weakened and pushes out beyond its normal size. If it pushes against a nerve root or the spinal cord, the disc can cause symptoms to develop that can significantly impact the person's quality of life. These symptoms include:
- Pain
- Numbness
- Muscle spasms
- Weakness
- Pins and needles
- Headaches
- More
Surgically Treating a Bulging Disc
Most people are able to minimize or even eliminate their bulging disc symptoms with a combination of several conservative methods. However, some people try all of these methods and still cannot obtain relief enough to continue living a normal life. For these unlucky few, surgery is their only remaining chance at achieving this relief, and they must choose between open back or neck surgery and endoscopic or minimally invasive procedures.
For more information on bulging disc causes, as well as treatment options including minimally invasive procedures, contact Laser Spine Institute. We'll review your MRI or CT scan free of charge and let you know if you qualify for one of these endoscopic treatments, as well as discuss your other options with you.