Bulging Disc

Bulging Disc: Gradually Occurring Lumbar Spinal Disc Condition

There is a lot of confusion when talking about bulging discs - what's the difference between it and a herniated disc? Is it usually the cause of back pain, or part of an underlying condition? Unlike a herniated disc, bulging discs occur gradually over time. For most, there is no pain until the disc either herniates or pinches a nerve.