symptoms of bulging disc in lower back
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The Wide Variety of Bulging Disc Symptoms in Your Neck, Upper, and Lower Back Symptoms in the lower back indicating a lumbar bulging disc, would be pain directly in that region along with the legs and hips. If the injury progresses to a herniation of some severity, it can affect your ability to stand or walk. It can also have an affect on bowel and urinary function.
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Bulging/Herniated Disc Symptoms of a herniated disc can vary depending on the location of the herniation and the types of soft tissue that become involved. They can range from little or no pain if the disc is the only tissue injured, to severe and unrelenting neck or low back pain that will radiate into the regions served by affected nerve roots that are irritated or impinged by the herniated material.
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- Below are some common symptoms of bulging disc leg pain: 1  Cramping in the gluteal muscles. 2  Throbbing or shooting pain in the hamstrings. 3  Aching in the calves.  A pins-and-needles sensation in the calves and feet, called “paresthesia”.
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- Receiving a bulging disc diagnosis can initially seem overwhelming. Neck and back pain are extremely common and more often than not are caused by nothing more than a mild strain or sprain, so to learn that a degenerative spine condition is to blame for your discomfort can be troubling.
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L4/L5 Disc Bulge or Disc Herniation Symptoms According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 90 percent of disc herniations occur between the fourth and fifth (L4/L5) lumbar (lower back) vertebrae. An L4/L5 disc herniation can cause significant symptoms in the back, leg and foot.
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- If you’re concerned about disc protrusions, a general list of symptoms to watch for include: 1  Discomfort, numbness and tingling in the affected area and associated limbs. 2  Localized neck and back pain. 3  General stiffness and soreness, especially in the morning or after periods of inactivity. 4  Sciatica. 5  Muscle weakness.
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What is a Bulging Disc? Here are some indicators of a protruding disc: 1  Pain or tingling in the neck, shoulders, arms, hands or fingers can signal a bulging disc in the cervical (upper spine) area.  Pain in the upper back that radiates to the chest or stomach can signal a thoracic (mid-spine) bulging disc.
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What does it mean to have a bulging disc? The most common lumbar bulging disc is seen between lumbar vertebra L4 and L5, and between vertebra L5 and S1, causing pain in the L5 nerve or S1 spinal nerve, respectively. The sciatic nerve receives neurons from spinal nerves L3 through S3.
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Bulging disc symptoms vary by location in the spine 1 Symptoms of a lumbar bulging disc can worsen with coughing, sneezing and bending. 2  When a lumbar bulging disc exerts pressure on the sciatic nerve, the resulting symptoms are commonly referred to as sciatica. 3  In rare cases, patients with a lumbar bulging disc might experience a loss of bladder or bowel control.
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- Herniated disc symptoms may vary according to where the injury is. But in general, you’ll probably have one or more radicular symptoms. These may include pins and needles, pain, weakness, numbness or an electrical shock feeling down your leg or arm (leg for a herniated disc in your low back, and arm for a herniated disc in your neck).
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Overview The most common signs and symptoms of a herniated disk are: 1  Arm or leg pain. 2  If your herniated disk is in your lower back, you'll typically feel the most intense pain in your buttocks, thigh and calf.3  It may also involve part of the foot. Arm or leg pain. 2  If your herniated disk is in your lower back, you'll typically feel the most intense pain in your buttocks, thigh and calf. 3  It may also involve part of the foot. 4  If your herniated disk is in your neck, the pain will typically be most intense in the shoulder and arm.
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What causes bulging disc leg pain? Sometimes piriformis syndrome — a condition where the piriformis muscle in the buttocks causes sciatic nerve compression — presents similar symptoms, though this should not be confused with bulging disc pain. Below are some common symptoms of bulging disc leg pain: 1  Cramping in the gluteal muscles. 2  Throbbing or shooting pain in the hamstrings. 3  Aching in the calves.  A pins-and-needles sensation in the calves and feet, called “paresthesia”.
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Bulging disc causes Other bulging disc causes. While bulging discs are often caused by degenerative changes as we age, there are other contributing factors which hasten this condition, such as: Symptoms and treatment. A bulging disc can occur in any part of the spine, but most commonly in the cervical (upper) and lumbar (lower) regions. Bulging discs usually remain asymptomatic unless they compress a nerve root or the spinal cord itself.
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- A herniated disc in the neck may cause symptoms in the shoulders, arms or chest. A herniated disc in the lower back may cause sciatica, with leg pain and other nerve-related symptoms. A herniated disc in the lower back may be felt in the buttock and down the back of the leg to the ankle or foot. There may be low back pain, but usually not as severe as leg pain. Other symptoms of a herniated disc may include severe deep muscle pain and muscle spasms. Low back pain that does not involve numbness, tingling and/or weakness, or pain in a leg is not usually due to disc herniation pressing on the nerve root.
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Bulging disc pain Bulging disc pain occurs when a disc in the spine protrudes into any of the tiny spaces in the spinal column where the nerve roots and the spinal cord are located. When this happens, the nerves in those areas can become squeezed or pinched.
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What does it mean to have a bulging disc? Approximately 90 percent of bulging discs occur in the lower back, or lumbar area, of the spine. The most common lumbar bulging disc is seen between lumbar vertebrae L4 and L5, and between vertebrae L5 and S1, causing pain in the L5 nerve or S1 spinal nerve, respectively.
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Herniated Disc Low back pain and/or leg pain (sciatica) are the most common symptoms of a herniated disc in the lumbar (lower) spine. Pain may vary from mild to severe. Symptoms may be experienced suddenly or gradually and may also include: 1  Pain in both legs.
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What Is a Bulging Disc? However, the majority of people with bulging discs experience some sort of pain. The symptoms produced vary based on where the bulging disc is located. 1  Tingling and numbness in the fingers, hands, arms, shoulders and neck.  Weakness or pain in the toes, feet, legs, and buttocks.
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Bulging disc pain Symptoms associated with bulging disc pain. A bulging disc that presses against a nerve root in the spinal canal can cause a series of bulging disc symptoms. The most common of these symptoms is bulging disc pain, but many other symptoms can develop in conjunction with or in place of standard pain in the neck or back. These additional bulging disc symptoms include: 1  Numbness. 2  Tingling.  Muscle weakness.
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- Symptoms of bulging discs generally begin to emerge only when the disc sets other problems into motion. Pain or tingling in the neck, shoulders, arms, hands or fingers can signal a bulging disc in the cervical (upper spine) area.
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- Symptoms of a slipped disc in the lower back include pain in the area of the herniated disc, as well as pain numbness, tingling, and weakness that radiates to the buttocks, legs, and feet.
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- The symptoms produced vary based on where the bulging disc is located. 1  Tingling and numbness in the fingers, hands, arms, shoulders and neck. 2  Weakness or pain in the toes, feet, legs, and buttocks. 3  Gastrointestinal problems (incontinence)  Chest pain.
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What is a Bulging Disc? 1 It is important to determine the root of these symptoms as they may also warn of heart, lung or gastrointestinal failure.  Muscle spasms and lower back pain may be evidence of a bulging disc in the lumbar (lower back) region. Because this area holds so much of the upper body’s weight, approximately 90% of all bulging discs occur in the lumbar spine. Sometimes this discomfort spreads to the buttocks, thighs and feet.
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What are the warning signs of a bulging disc? The initial pressure on the nerve may cause slight symptoms of pain and discomfort. However, if left untreated over time, the disc damage could continue to worsen, causing the pressure on the nerve to increase. The initial warning signs triggered by a bulging disc can include: Pain that travels to the extremities.
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Cervical Bulging Disc When a bulging disc occurs the symptoms will depend on the location of the bulge and what soft tissue structures are affected. Cervical or neck disc injuries can effect the back of the head, neck, arm, shoulder blade and the hand.
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Bulging Disc What is a Bulging Disc? A bulging disc injury is a common spine injury sustained to your spine's intervertebral disc. It can occur in your lumbar spine (lower back), thoracic spine (upper and mid-back) or your cervical spine (neck). A bulging disc can commonly be referred to as a slipped disc or a protruding disc.