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The Difference Between Bulging and Herniated Discs

February 9, 2021 No Comments

If you’ve been living with back pain, you’ve likely come across terms like “pinched nerve”, “bulging disc”, and “slipped disc”. These terms are often used interchangeably in reference to herniated discs and bulging discs, and even “herniated” and “bulging” are commonly used interchangeably. While these are all terms that are used to describe spinal disc issues and spine pain, they mean different things, and there’s a difference between bulging and herniated discs. But how can you tell what this difference is?

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Herniated disc pain caused by pinched nerve

Pinched Nerve or Something Else?

July 21, 2020 No Comments

There are many different terms used to refer to herniated discs, such as a disc protrusion, disc prolapse, ruptured disc, or slipped disc, but the only correct way to refer to this condition is as a herniated disc. Using these other terms to refer to a herniated disc will not only confuse patients’ understanding of what a disc herniation actually is, but it can also confuse patients’ understanding of what causes pain related to herniated discs, such as a so-called pinched nerve. This confusion can result in patients failing to get the proper treatment for their herniation, leading to unnecessary pain and discomfort.

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