The spine is made up of bones known as vertebrae. Segments of connective tissue that separate the vertebrae of the spine are called discs. Discs provide shock absorption and allow smooth flexing of the neck and back. Discs prevent vertebral bones from rubbing against each other.
A bulging disc may be the reason you are experiencing back pain. The pain can escalate to a debilitating point, taking away from the enjoyment of life. This condition affects men more than women, with the highest rate of incidence between the ages of 30 and 60. Educating yourself on symptoms, preventive care, and if necessary, available treatments will be valuable in helping you return to your normal daily activities.
The condition occurs when the disc develops a weak spot and extends beyond its normal boundary. The bulging disc itself does not cause pain, but rather when it bears upon the nerves of the spinal cord. Interestingly, a person might have an injured disc and not know it as long the bulging area does not press upon surrounding nerves.
Something as simple as poor posture can cause a bulging disc. Educating yourself on proper posture and implementing the practice of good posture will help guard against an injury and subsequent treatment. Also understanding and practicing correct procedures for lifting can reduce your risk of suffering from this condition. Another factor that puts a person at risk is obesity. Extra weight will put more stress on your spine, therefore increasing your chances of experiencing a bulging disc. A sedentary lifestyle is also a contributing factor, as well as general aging.
Depending where the bulging disc is, it can cause pain to transmit to various parts of the body and include burning, numbness or tingling. While they can be located in various areas of the back, they are commonly located in the lumbar region. When the injured spinal disc is located in the lower part of the back, pain can radiate throughout the lower body and limbs. The pain can be severe and sharp, and may worsen with movement. Limited range of motion may also be experienced.
Treatment can range from rest, heating pad, exercise and medication. Physical therapy or chiropractic procedures may also be beneficial treatment. In a certain percentage of cases, surgery may be necessary. The majority who suffer with this condition will be able to return to normal activity with treatment. A person should see their doctor for recommended treatment.
None of this is intended as medical advice for the reader of this article. Only your physician can give you clinical advice for your particular case. This advice, based on tests, will tell you whether to proceed further to a specialist, or will tell you how to personally proceed to resolve your bulging disc.
Bulging discs are common and many people of all ages suffer from the effects of them. Many of them resolve themselves without any type of major medical care though the course of action for those to take who need help is simple. That amounts to going to your general practitioner to let him or her get you started on a therapeutic or medical path to resolve your condition.
A bulging disc may be the reason you are experiencing back pain. The pain can escalate to a debilitating point, taking away from the enjoyment of life. This condition affects men more than women, with the highest rate of incidence between the ages of 30 and 60. Educating yourself on symptoms, preventive care, and if necessary, available treatments will be valuable in helping you return to your normal daily activities.
The condition occurs when the disc develops a weak spot and extends beyond its normal boundary. The bulging disc itself does not cause pain, but rather when it bears upon the nerves of the spinal cord. Interestingly, a person might have an injured disc and not know it as long the bulging area does not press upon surrounding nerves.
Something as simple as poor posture can cause a bulging disc. Educating yourself on proper posture and implementing the practice of good posture will help guard against an injury and subsequent treatment. Also understanding and practicing correct procedures for lifting can reduce your risk of suffering from this condition. Another factor that puts a person at risk is obesity. Extra weight will put more stress on your spine, therefore increasing your chances of experiencing a bulging disc. A sedentary lifestyle is also a contributing factor, as well as general aging.
Depending where the bulging disc is, it can cause pain to transmit to various parts of the body and include burning, numbness or tingling. While they can be located in various areas of the back, they are commonly located in the lumbar region. When the injured spinal disc is located in the lower part of the back, pain can radiate throughout the lower body and limbs. The pain can be severe and sharp, and may worsen with movement. Limited range of motion may also be experienced.
Treatment can range from rest, heating pad, exercise and medication. Physical therapy or chiropractic procedures may also be beneficial treatment. In a certain percentage of cases, surgery may be necessary. The majority who suffer with this condition will be able to return to normal activity with treatment. A person should see their doctor for recommended treatment.
None of this is intended as medical advice for the reader of this article. Only your physician can give you clinical advice for your particular case. This advice, based on tests, will tell you whether to proceed further to a specialist, or will tell you how to personally proceed to resolve your bulging disc.
Bulging discs are common and many people of all ages suffer from the effects of them. Many of them resolve themselves without any type of major medical care though the course of action for those to take who need help is simple. That amounts to going to your general practitioner to let him or her get you started on a therapeutic or medical path to resolve your condition.