Is A Herniated Disc The Same Thing As A Bulging Disc?
Herniated, bulging, ruptured and deteriorated discs are being diagnosed more frequently today than ever before. Not because more cases are occurring but rather improved MRI imaging allows doctors to visualize these conditions in greater detail and sooner than ever before. This has been a tremendous benefit for patients who no longer have to undergo exploratory surgery to find out what is causing their pain. Many people ask, “Is a Herniated Disc The Same Thing As A Bulging Disc? Here’s a nutshell explanation… After being diagnosed with disc problems, many patients are confused as to what exactly is wrong with them and what their disc treatment options are. Many doctors either don’t have the time or just don’t want to explain the differences between these conditions. One of the many things I am most proud of at our clinic is not only do we explain these conditions, we are equipped to conservatively treat and resolve many of these cases because we have a wide variety of protocols and procedures. Discs are tissue between vertebrae in the spine. They have several functions; one is to act as a spring or cushion between the bones so that when we jump up and down the bones don’t smash into each other. Second they create a space between the bones so a joint is formed to allow for movement. And three, that space also allows nerves to pass between the two vertebrae. Discs are made up of two parts, an outer portion made up... Read More
