Bulging Disc Symptoms

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A bulging disc is a spinal disc that has a weakened outer wall which protrudes beyond normal parameters. Bulging disc symptoms are actually only found in the minority of cases, since these compromised discs don't extend far enough to cause any issues. In fact, most people with the condition are unaware that anything is amiss. Symptoms only reveal themselves when the bulging disc presses upon a nearby nerve root or the spinal cord, and in this case, they can be debilitating.

Bulging disc symptoms include:

Pain
Weakness
Muscle spasms
Headaches
Muscle weakness
Tingling/pins and needles

Location of Symptoms

These symptoms will begin at a certain point in the body and radiate outward. The area in which they manifest depends on the location of the bulging disc in the body. For example, if the affected disc is located in the cervical spine or upper back, which includes vertebrae C1-C7, then the pain and other symptoms will begin in the upper back or neck and extend out into the shoulder, arm, and/or upper back. If the disc is located in the lower back or lumbar spine, which includes vertebrae L1-L5, then the symptoms will be found in the lower back, buttocks, leg, and into the foot.

For more information on bulging disc symptoms, as well as to learn about treatment options such as endoscopic spine surgery, contact Laser Spine Institute. We offer a complimentary review of your CT scan or MRI to determine your eligibility for one of our minimally invasive procedures.

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