Bulging Disc Info Resources
Resources
Herniated Disc
Find more information on what a herniated disc is and how it can be corrected.
Bone Spurs Info
Information on how a bone spur slowly develops, the symptoms of a bone spur and how it can be treated
Info on Sciatica
Find out what causes a sciatica, if you are showing symptoms and signs, and what treatment is available.
Disc Disease
A detailed look at how degenerative disc disease begins, develops and is finally treated
Ruptered Disc
Information about what a bugling disc is and how a bugling disc may affect your life
Treatments
Spinal Susion Alternative
Cervical disc herniations(or bulging discs) that are addressed with conventional surgery not only require removal of the entire herniated disc (discectomy), but also fusion. Minimally invasive procedures can remove the portion of the disc that has herniated without removing the entire disc.
Percutaneous Discectomy
A percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy is done when the patient's history, physical examination and imaging (such as CT scan or MRI) indicates herniated or bulging disc and the material inside the disc has not ruptured into the spinal canal.
Laminotomy
A laminotomy is a surgical procedure that is used to relieve pressure off the spinal canal for the exiting nerve root and spinal cord, increasing the amount of space available for the neural tissue and thus releasing the nerve.
Foraminotomy
Endoscopic approach to opening up the foramen without the need for general anesthesia in an outpatient surgical setting.
Foraminotomy is a medical operation used to relieve pressure on nerves that are being compressed by the intervertebral foramen.
Bulging Disc Treatment
Detailed information about how to diagnose and treat a bulging disc.
Symptoms
Radiating Leg Pain
A bulging disc in the spine pressing on the sciatic nerve could provide signs of sciatica, including radiating leg pain.
Lower Back Pain
Although not always present, a bulging disc in the back may cause lower back pain.
Tingling Sensation
Nerve impingement causes by a bulging disc may cause tingling to be felt in the extremity that the nerve is associated with.
Muscular Weakness
The nerves that control the muscles may become weakened and there could also be signs of diminishing reflexes
Numbness
Numbness in the area supplied by the nerve is one of the earliest signs that there is pressure being applied on the nerve root.
Causes
Age
Disc degeneration can be as simple as the human aging process. Read more about how extend the life of your back
Poor Lifting Practices
Through the repetitive use of poor lifting techniques, the discs in your spine eventually show higher signs of wear and tear leading to disc herniation
Posture
Practice good posture to ensure joints are supported against the forces of gravity, ensuring muscles are under minimal tension