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More Bulging Disc Information

Bulging Disc


What Are the Symptoms of a Bulging Disc?

Most people who show signs of a bulging disc will feel pain in the area of the bulge. Numbness, tingling, and waves of pain felt along the nerve pathway into the arms or legs are also bulging disc symptoms that you may feel. Bulging disc symptoms will usually only be felt when they flare up from activity that puts pressure on a nearby nerve. Where the damaged disc is located will determine what other areas of the body are affected.

Bulging Disc in Neck Symptoms

  • Neck pain
  • Pain in the shoulder, arms, and/or hands
  • Numbness or tingling felt in the arms, hands, or fingers
  • Muscle weakness if left untreated for too long

Bulging Disc in Back Symptoms

  • Lower back pain
  • Pain in the buttocks, legs, and/or feet
  • Numbness or tingling in the legs, feet, or toes
  • Muscle weakness if left untreated for too long

As you can see bulging disc in neck symptoms are quite similar to the symptoms of a bulging disc in the back. The only difference being that a bulging disc in the neck will affect the nerves that reach out into your arms, while a bulging disc in the lower back will affect the nerves that run down your legs.

Lumbar bulges (bulging discs in the lower back) are more common than bulging discs in the neck. 90% of patients with lumbar bulges will actually experience bulging disc symptoms.

Confused about your symptoms?

If you think that you are showing signs of a bulging disc we recommend that you take a moment to fill out our where is your pain diagnostics survey. Once we receive it, one of our patient advocates will be in touch with you to provide you with any help or advice that you may need.

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