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Common Causes of Bulging Discs

The terms "herniated" and "bulging" disc are often used interchangeably, but there are some important differences. The main one is that a bulging disc occurs when the exterior part of the spinal disc becomes weak enough to cause the disc ...
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Will My Herniated Disc Be Permanent?

Anyone who has experienced pain or related symptoms from a herniated disc (sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” or “bulging” disc) just wants the discomfort to go away and stay gone. Fortunately, it's not unusual for disc-related pain to ...
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Why Do Herniated Discs Occur So Frequently?

Herniated discs affect up to 2-3 percent of adults in any given year, and an estimated 40 percent will suffer from sciatica—the most common symptom—in their lifetime, according to Harvard Health Publishing. While a herniated disc, also ...
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What Can Happen if a Herniated Disc Goes Untreated?

It's not a good idea to ignore signs suggesting something is off in your body. This piece of advice applies to a common source of leg pain—a herniated disc. Also commonly known as a “slipped disc” or “ruptured disc,” a herniated disc can't ...
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