“Is bulging disc serious?”
I was diagnosed with a bulging disc. Is bulging disc serious?
1 Answer
Not all bulging discs are serious. Bulging discs are seen in the setting of an injury or chronic changes such as from arthritis/wear and tear on the back. These are commonly seen as we get older into our 50s and 60s. Many of these respond well to physical therapy, anti-inflammatory stretching, and postural exercises. Uncommonly do they need surgery. They sometimes require surgery if one has failed non-operative treatment and they have significant numbness and tingling or pain shooting down the legs.
