subject: Bulging Disk Treatment For A Better Health [print this page] The spinal column is made up of stacked bonesThe spinal column is made up of stacked bones. Between the bones are fibrous disks that act as cushions. In a healthy spine, the disks are the same size as the bones and line up properly. Sometimes the disks bulge, or are herniated, outside of their normal space and compress the nerves that exit the spinal column. Bulging disks are most common in the lower back due to the mobility of the spine and the weight of the upper body. The most common causes are age, normal wear and tear, and poor postural support.
A bulging disc occurs when the cartilage between two of the spine's vertebrae extends past the normal occupying space or it is a condition that results in the abnormal protrusion of a vertebral disc from its normal position. The displaced disc may exert force on a nearby nerve root causing the typical neurological symptoms of radiating pain, numbness, tingling and weakness.
Pain associated with a bulging disc can become worse when you are in any of the bodily movements like:
Bending
Driving
Coughing
Sneezing
Standing
Back or neck pain from a bulging disc can range from a minor annoyance to a weak condition. Accordingly, treatment of a bulging disc varies from conservative stretching exercises to aggressive spine surgery.
Usually after a physical examination, a doctor will use some combination of bed rest, physical therapy, stretching exercises, back or neck braces, painkillers and more to manage a patients symptoms. Over the next several weeks, the most symptoms will typically diminish and an individual will find pain relief. The bulging disk in the lumbar spine may compress the nerves that form the sciatic nerve, causing a condition known as sciatica.
Compared to other countries, the bulge disc treatment is treated effectively at lower rates in India. At Spine Care Bangalore, the treatments are carried out under the guidance of renowned and experienced spine specialist.
