What Really Happens During a Disc Bulge

So, we’re looking at a spinal model. You
can see the spinal cord that extends
down through the spine. We can see the
bones stacked one on top of another. And
in between the vertebrae are the discs
and those discs are filled with fluid
much like a thick jelly. And that’s to
allow for cushion and support of the
spine. Now, in many cases when we’ve had
a fall or an injury, the spine gets
compressed and squeezed and you’ll begin
to see that swelling and inflammation.
And that’s what a disc bulge is. And
that’s where that fluid is now
encroaching upon that nerve and pinching
the nerve. And wherever that nerve
leads, whether it’s down the arm into
the hand or down our legs to our feet,
we’re going to begin to feel that pain
and shooting pain sensation and possibly
numbness and tingling as the condition
progresses.