Bulging Discs
Bulging discs are very common and usually dont have symptoms until they become serious. A bulging disc is when the nucleus pulpus remains enclosed in the annulus pulposus. It is not very serious at this stage. Bulging is usually caused by spinal spurs pushing out on the disc and collapsed space between the vertebrae. A bulging disc only becomes a problem when the disc bulges out and presses up against nerves of the spine causing pain.
Symptoms of bulging discs depend on where the bulge takes place. The patient could have pain in the arms , legs, feet, and any region where the nerve is controlling. Bulging discs can also rupture which means that the jelly like substance which is the nucleus pulpus can leak out from the disc space causing pain and pressure.
A MRI or a CT is performed to help diagnose a Bulging disc in the spine. A MRI would be the selected choice for the lower back though. Treatment for this type of disorder is usually conservative treatment at first dealing with epidural steroid injections and physical therapy so that the body can absorb the disc herination. If relief is not achieved then surgery will then be suggested, for the herniation.
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