What is the difference between a bulging disk and a herniated disk?
Just got MRI results back. Family Doc says I have a bulging disk between C5-C6. Went to pain management yesterday and that Doc said it is pressing on the nerves affecting my left arm. I refused steroids shots b/c I am not in severe pain or debilitated. I am being sent to physical therapy which is fine with me as I need to learn how to do things so it does not get worse. Anyhow, what is the difference between buldging disks and herniated disks? I thought they were the same but I think I am mistaken. Also, any advice?
Bulging disc – the disc bulges out between the vertebrae into the spinal canal but it has not broken open.
Herniated disc – the disc has broken open and the contents bulge out between the vertebrae into the spinal canal.
Sorry, I don’t know enough to give advice, and I’m not going to guess in a situation like this. Hope all goes well for you.
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