Bulging discs are often confused with herniated discs, but there is a difference. A bulging disc occurs when the interior soft tissue escapes the disc causing the disc to deflated, like a tire, and bulge outwards. A herniated disc is the result of a crack

Unfortunately, your disk may bulge, compress a spinal nerve and cause a sharp pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms or legs, according to Medline Plus. The Mayo Clinic states that conservative treatment repairs a bulging disk in nine out of te

What is a Bulging Disc? Discs are the protective shock absorbent rings located in between the vertebrae of the spine. Due to aging and normal wear and tear, things like stretching, bending, twisting, poor posture, and inactivity can put stress on the vert