Bulging disc is a degenerative disc disease that is caused by one of the discs in the spinal vertebrae (often in the lower back) becomes weakened and swollen through a spinal crevice and the disc moves from its usual position. This happens over time without any associated pain. As the problem aggravates, the bulging disc affects the surrounding nerves. This causes pain, weakness in one of the arms or legs and there is numbness.
A bulging disc in the lower back affects the calves, thighs, and buttocks. There is intense pain in these parts. The pain can extend to one of the feet as well. This degenerative disc disease can also occur in the neck region. In this case, extreme pain is experienced in in the shoulders and arms. There is often numbness or tingling sensation in wherever the nerves have been affected by the bulging disc. This might also cause the muscles around and in the affected areas to become weak that may lead to mobile impairment, that is, cause difficulty in normal movements leading stumbling and falling.
Burning disc does not need any surgery as a remedial measure. Often physiotherapy and other physical routines are used as effective bulging disc treatments. Here are a few easy and simple bulging disc treatments that can help to get relief from the symptoms of this degenerative disc disease.