A bulging disc is a potentially painful condition that can occur with the natural aging process of the spine. Over the years, the spinal discs begin to lose elasticity and become less able to withstand the pressure being placed on them daily, which can eventually develop into a disc bulging out of its normal perimeter in the spinal column.

This is not always a painful condition and it is possible to have a bulging disc without knowing it. However, sometimes a disc can bulge into the spinal canal and compress a nerve root, resulting in symptoms of localized pain, radiating pain in the local extremity, and sometimes even weakness or tingling in the local extremity.

To learn more about a bulging disc, the symptoms and treatments available, take a look at some of our popular bulging disc articles below:

• How to Relieve Bulging Disc Pain in the Neck
• Can a Chiropractor Help With a Thoracic Bulging Disc?
• Can Extended Periods of Sitting Cause a Bulging Disc?
• Tips for Traveling by Car With a Bulging Disc
• What Is the Difference Between a Bulging Disc and a Disc Protrusion?
• Do You Have to Have Surgery if You Have a Bulging Disc?
• What Is an Epidural Injection for a Bulging Disc?
• How Soon to Start Activity After You’re Diagnosed With a Bulging Disc
• What to Expect When You See a Neurologist for a Bulging Disc
• What Kind of Pain Does a Bulging Disc Cause?
• How Long Is the Recovery From Bulging Disc Surgery?
• How to Sleep with a Bulging Disc
• Can a Chiropractor Help a Bulging Disc in the Neck?
• Can I Play Hockey with a Bulging Disc?
• Is a Bulging Disc Serious?
• What Helps A Bulging Disc?
• How Long Will You Be Out Of Work After Bulging Disc Surgery?
• What Can Be Done for a Bulging Disc?
• Three Tips for Running with a Bulging Disc
• Seven Sports to Avoid Playing If You Have a Bulging Disc
• Seven Bulging Disc Risk Factors That You Can Avoid
• What Is the Treatment for L4 and L5 Bulging Disc?
• Does L5-S1 Bulging Disc Cause Tailbone Pain?
• Can a Bulging Disc Be Detected With the Fingers?
• 3 Exercises for a Bulging Disc in the Neck
• Three Exercises for a Bulging Disc in the Lower Back
• Three Tips to Help You Achieve Bulging Disc Pain Relief
• Four Ways to Treat a Bulging Disc at Home
• Can Obesity Cause a Bulging Disc?
• When You Should Seek Surgery for a Lumbar Bulging Disc
• Minimally Invasive Bulging Disc Treatments
• Why Are Bulging Discs Most Common in the Lower Back?
• Bulging Disc Overview
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• Cervical Bulging Disc
• About Your Diagnosis
• Symptoms of Bulging Discs
• Causes of Bulging Discs
• Diagnosing a Bulging Disc
• FAQs of Bulging Discs
• Bulging Disc Symptoms
• Bulging Disc Treatments
• Bulging Disc Surgery
• Traditional Disc Surgery
• Chiropractic Treatment
• Can Weight Loss Help Prevent a Bulging Disc?
• Seven Common Symptoms of a Bulging Disc
• Six Tips for Golfing After Bulging Disc Surgery
• Four Exercises Used for Bulging Disc Treatment
• Five Common Causes of a Bulging Disc
• Seven Tips for Traveling After Bulging Disc Surgery
• A Complete Guide to Bulging Disc Treatment
• What Should You Expect from a Bulging Disc Surgery?
• Three Treatment Alternatives for a Bulging Disc
• Where Is the Intervertebral Joint Located?
• Where Is the Intervertebral Space in the Spine?
• Where Is the Intervertebral Foramina?
• Where Is an Intervertebral Disc Located?
• How to Fix a Bulging Disc
• Are You a Candidate for Bulging Disc Surgery?
• What Are Treatments for a Bulging Disc in the Neck?
• What Is a Bulging Disc and Why Is the Condition So Common Among Athletes?
• What Other Treatment Options Should You Consider Before bulging Disc Surgery?
• Exercising with a Bulging Disc: Three Stretches to Increase Your Flexibility and Range of Motion
• Three Challenges You Might Face Without Bulging Disc Surgery
• Four Common Ways to Treat a Bulging Disc
• What Is a Bulging Disc?
• Why Do I Need Bulging Disc Treatment?
• Bulging Disc Symptoms vs. Herniated Disc Symptoms
• Why You Need Bulging Disc Treatment
• Am I a Candidate for Bulging Disc Surgery?
• Here are Three Myths about Bulging Discs
• 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Seeking Surgery for a Bulging Disc
• Three Bulging Disc Risk Factors You Can Control
• What to Do for a Bulging Disc
• What Are the Symptoms of a Bulging Disc in the Neck?
• How Long Does a Bulging Disc Take to Heal?
• Can a Foam Roller Be Used for a Bulging Disc?
• Can you go running with a lumbar bulging disc at L4-L5?
• Do You Need Surgery for a Bulging Disc?
• How to Avoid a Bulging Disc Reoccurrence
• How to Cure a Bulging Disc in the Lower Back
• How to Sleep With a Bulging Disc in Neck
• How Weight Loss Helps a Bulging Disc
• What Is the Most Common Bulging Disc Location?
• How Long Can a Bulging Disc Last?
• Exercises to Avoid With a Bulging Disc
• Yoga Poses to Help Treat a Bulging Disc
• What Is a Vertebral Collapse?
• What Is Worse Bulging Or Herniated Disc?
• Can Surgery Fix Bulging Disc?
• Is a Bulging Disc Considered a Disability?
• Can You Repair Bulging Discs?
• How to Care for a Bulging Disc
• Can a Bulging Disc in the Neck Cause Headaches?

If you have any questions as you research this condition, please contact the dedicated team at USA Spine Care for more information. We are here to help you along your journey to find pain relief and wellness.

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