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A bulging disk occurs when the inner, jelly like portion of the disks between the bones in the spine bulge out through a tear in the outer (annulus) portion of the disk.
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This is different from a herniated disc, in which the nucleus leaks out of the disc.
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Common problems with the discs include annular tears, bulging discs, herniated discs, and collapsed discs.
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Herniated disks usually affect one side of the body and can cause arm or leg pain.
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Disk herniation is most often the result of a gradual, aging-related wear and tear called disk degeneration.
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Factors that can increase the risk of a herniated disk include excess body weight and physically demanding jobs.
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To help prevent a herniated disk, people should exercise, maintain good posture, and lift heavy objects properly.
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Lumbar disk disease is caused by a change in the structure of the normal disk, usually due to aging or injury.
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A bulging disc is a condition in which the nucleus (inner portion) of a spinal disc remains contained within the annulus fibrosus (outer portion), unlike a herniated disc in which the nucleus leaks out of the disc.
Bulging Disc | Spine-health
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The intervertebral discs in between each vertebra are prone to injury, degenerative disc disease, and everyday wear and tear, leading to pain, muscle weakness, and decreased range of motion. Common problems with the discs include annular tears, bulging discs, herniated discs, and collapsed discs. Treatment for these conditions can include physical therapy, medications, and spinal injections to help restore the discs to their original form and function.
ABCs of Disc Pain: Annular Tears, Bulging Discs, & More! | NJSO
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Overview: A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) that sit between the bones (vertebrae) that stack to make your spine. A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center (nucleus) encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior (annulus). Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a herniated disk occurs when some of the nucleu...
Symptoms: Most herniated disks occur in the lower back, but they can also occur in the neck. Signs and symptoms depend on where the disk is situated and whether the disk is pressing on a nerve. Herniated disks usually affect one side of the body. 1. Arm or leg pain. If your herniated disk is in your lower back, besides pain in your lower back, you'll typical...
Causes: Disk herniation is most often the result of a gradual, aging-related wear and tear called disk degeneration. As people age, the disks become less flexible and more prone to tearing or rupturing with even a minor strain or twist. Most people can't pinpoint the cause of their herniated disk. Sometimes, using the back muscles instead of the leg and th...
Risk Factors: Factors that can increase the risk of a herniated disk include: 1. Weight.Excess body weight causes extra stress on the disks in the lower back. 2. Occupation.People with physically demanding jobs have a greater risk of back problems. Repetitive lifting, pulling, pushing, bending sideways and twisting also can increase the risk of a herniated disk....
Complications: Just above your waist, your spinal cord ends. What continues through the spinal canal is a group of long nerve roots that resemble a horse's tail (cauda equina). Rarely, disk herniation can compress the entire spinal canal, including all the nerves of the cauda equina. In rare instances, emergency surgery might be required to avoid permanent weakne...
Prevention: To help prevent a herniated disk, do the following: 1. Exercise.Strengthening the trunk muscles stabilizes and supports the spine. 2. Maintain good posture.This reduces pressure on your spine and disks. Keep your back straight and aligned, particularly when sitting for long periods. Lift heavy objects properly, making your legs — not your back — do...
Herniated disk - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Lumbar disk disease is caused by a change in the structure of the normal disk. Most of the time, disk disease happens as a result of aging and the normal break down that occurs within the disk. Sometimes, severe injury can cause a normal disk to herniate. Injury may also cause an already herniated disk to worsen.
Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Most commonly, bulging discs create pressure points on nearby nerves which create a variety of sensations. Evidence of a bulging disc may range from mild tingling and numbness to moderate…
What does annular bulging mean? – TeachersCollegesj
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