What is worse bulging or herniated disc?

What is worse bulging or herniated disc?

Compared with a bulging disk, a herniated disk is more likely to cause pain because it generally protrudes farther and is more likely to irritate nerve roots. The irritation can be from compression of the nerve or, much more commonly, the herniation causes a painful inflammation of the nerve root.

Can a bulging disc become a herniated disc?

However, a bulging disc is often progresses into full-blown herniated disc over time.

Is a bulging disc serious?

Is it serious? Bulging disks increase the likelihood of a herniated disk, which can be painful, affect mobility, and limit a person’s daily functioning and quality of life. Bulging disks can also lead to weakness or numbness in the legs and poor bladder control.

How do you treat a bulging disc?

Nonsurgical treatment may include:

1. Rest. One to 2 days of bed rest will usually help relieve back and leg pain.
2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). Medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen can help relieve pain.
3. Physical therapy.
4. Epidural steroid injection.

Bulging disc pain might start gradually and become worse over time or when you perform certain activities. Typically, though, bulging disc symptoms do get better over time. However, a bulging disc may also progress over time into a herniated disc, leading to worsened symptoms.

What is the difference between a bulging disc and a herniated disc?

“A bulging disc is like letting air out of a car tire. The disc sags and looks like it is bulging outward. With a herniated disc, the outer covering of the disc has a hole or tear.

Do you need surgery for a bulging disk?

Bulging discs do not always need treatment. Inconsistent diagnostic terminology can cause confusion about the seriousness of, and prognosis for, disc bulges. Disc bulges are quite common and in many cases do not demand specific treatment. Only exceptional cases require invasive treatments such as surgery.

What happens when a bulging disk goes untreated?

Inconsistent diagnostic terminology can cause confusion about the seriousness of, and prognosis for, disc bulges. Disc bulges are quite common and in many cases do not demand specific treatment. Only exceptional cases require invasive treatments such as surgery.

What to do if you have a herniated disc?

Following your procedure, if the pain is not too severe, it’s a good idea to use exercises and stretches to help with the symptoms of a herniated or bulging disc. As long as you’re careful and listen to your body, yoga can be helpful for relieving the symptoms of a herniated or bulging disc.