Common questions / 22/04/2019

What is annular disc bulging?

A bulging disc is a condition in which the nucleus (inner portion) of a spinal disc remains contained within the annulus fibrosus (outer portion), unlike a herniated disc in which the nucleus leaks out of the disc.

What to do about bulging L4-L5 and S1 discs?

Understanding and treating L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc bulges in your spine when you first begin to feel pain can prevent costly medical treatments and prevent surgery. It is important to understand why your lower back hurts. Or why you are experiencing the current symptoms (i.e. numbness, tingling, ache, stiffness, pain, sciatica, muscle weakness, etc.).

Can a L4-L5 disc cause lower back pain?

Mostly L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 discs are affected in the condition. Lower back stiffness with mild radiation of the pain on sides is the main symptom of this condition. This is a condition where water content of the disc starts reducing. When disc dehydrate, the jelly inside the spine starts weakening.

What causes pain in L4 L5 and L3 L4 S1?

L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 Disc Bulge with Canal Stenosis in age of 30 years. This is never easy for anyone to bear the pain due to canal stenosis at L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels. Because pain mercilessly travels down in the lower limb.

How to tell if you have a bulging disc in your lower back?

Lower back pain. “Pain may be the first indicator that you have a bulging disc at L4/5. You may have pain in your lower back, near the top of your pelvis. This pain may increase when you press on the muscle next to your spine where the nerve is compressed, or it might suddenly increase with coughing or sneezing,” said Livestrong.

What are the symptoms of a bulging L4 / 5 disc?

Symptoms are specific to the level of the bulge. An L4/5 bulging disc puts pressure on your L5 nerve — one of the most common levels where this condition occurs. Bulging of this disc, located in your lower back, causes a variety of problematic symptoms.”

How is L5-S1 disc bulge treatment done?

L5-S1 disc bulge treatment mainly consists of spine rehabilitation by isolating the inefficient muscles of the spine. With the help of DSA, weaker muscles are identified, isolated, and treated.

Can a L4 L5 disc problem cause sciatica?

The leg pain that is often felt with an L4-L5 disc problem in conjunction with or separate from lower back pain is often categorized as sciatica. It’s also one of the most obvious signs that the back pain you’re feeling could be the result of a disc problem.