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What is a protruded disk?
A protruded disk is one that is intact but bulging
What is a ruptured disk?
The disks in question would be found between the vertebrae where they cusion the joint. Injury or degenerative disease will cause the surface of the disk to deteriorate and bulge. The bulging presses on nerves and can cause paralysis or pain.
What is a displaced disk?
A blisterlike bulging or protrusion of the contents of the disk out through the fibers that normally hold them in place
Is a bulging disk permanent?
Probably. This usually requires surgical repair.
What should you do to alleviate the pain in your foot from a bulging disk?
I searched all over Bing and Google to find your answer. I found a story about a 20 year old who has had a bulging disk for over 4 years. She kept going to the doctor asking for pain relief. The doctor told her she needs to get over the pain. Sorry, but I don't think you can find a simple solution to your problem.
What are the different forms of disk related back injuries?
There are three types of disk injuries. A protruded disk is one that is intact but bulging. In an extruded disk, the fibrous wrapper has torn and the NP has oozed out, but is still connected to the disk. In a sequestered disk.
Will a bulging disk heal or will I have to have surgery?
It depends on the severity and the vertebral level. You may consider Bowen Therapy from a qualified registered therapist. I have been virtually pain free since 1999 from a bulging disc at L4/L5 after Bowen Therapy. I resisted surgery on advice of a surgeon.
Does a bulging disk in low back cause pain while sitting lying do and standing?
It can. I would talk to your doctor. A bulging disc can cause all kinds of symptoms such as back pain, radiating leg pain, hip pain, foot numbness, neck pain, arm pain, etc.. The only way to really be sure is to be seen and hopefully get an MRI or CT Scan to be sure.
What is posterior ridging and disk prominence?
It is remodling of the back side of the bony vertebral bodies, causing a ridge-like effect, while at the same time, there is a bulging of the annular disk material. It is this phenomenon which can cause impression onto the spinal cord, which travels through a canal behind the vertebrae. These, along with a couple of others are characteristic of degenerative disk disease.
What is another word or term for a bulging disk?
A more commonly used term for a bulging disc is a herniated disc. This ailment may also be referred to as a slipped disc, ruptured disc, or protruding disc.
What is wrong with Annika Sorenstam?
Physically speaking, she was diagonsed early in 2007 with a bulging disk and a ruptured disk in her back. She has played a limited schedule on the LPGA tour in the 2007 season.
What is the cause of forearms to go numb?
A bulging cervical disk, C3 and C4 in particular, can impinge on the nerves that control the arms. You ought to see your health care provider as soon as possible...let somebody else drive.
