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• 1) Bulging Disc Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
  Friday, June, 03 2011
  
  A bulging disc can have a number of different causes, including trauma from a sports-related injury or a car accident. The condition's most common cause, however, is nothing more than the natural aging process. Over time, some anatomical elements of the spine can begin to break down after supporting...
  

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• 2) Bulging Disc Causes & Risk Factors
  Friday, June, 03 2011
  
  Bulging disc causes can include trauma from certain events and activities, such as a car accident, athletic injury, or repetitive motions like lifting heavy objects at work. The leading cause of the spinal condition, however, is nothing more than the natural aging process. As individuals grow older,...
  

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• 3) Bulging Disc Symptoms - What are they and Where do they Appear?
  Friday, June, 03 2011
  
  Bulging disc symptoms occur when the jellylike center of an intervertebral disc shifts out of place and compresses the spinal cord or a spinal nerve. Patients whose bulging disc is not causing nerve impingement are likely to remain completely asymptomatic. Those who do experience bulging disc symptoms,...
  

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• 4) Bulging Disc Treatment - Conservative & Alternative Methods
  Friday, June, 03 2011
  
  Bulging disc treatment typically entails conservative, noninvasive methods. Some patients also choose to take a more holistic approach to the treatment of this spinal condition, which can cause symptoms of pain, muscle weakness, tingling, and/or numbness in the back, neck, hips, shoulders, and/or extremities....
  

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• 5) Bulging Disc Surgery & Minimally Invasive Alternatives
  Friday, June, 03 2011
  
  Bulging disc surgery is typically reserved as a last resort for patients who have found little to no relief from noninvasive treatments. Those whose doctors or spine specialists have recommend surgical treatment, however, don't necessarily have to endure an arduous rehabilitation and lengthy hospital...
  

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• 6) Living with a Bulging Disc in the Neck
  Friday, June, 03 2011
  
  A bulging disc in the neck can cause individuals to experience varying degrees of irritation, from mild discomfort to agonizing pain. The condition typically occurs as a result of the natural aging process and subsequent deterioration of the anatomical elements of the spine, which can cause the intervertebral...
  

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• 7) Avoiding a Bulging Disc in Your Back
  Friday, June, 03 2011
  
  A bulging disc in the back is a frustratingly common condition. The lumbar region of the spine (five or six vertebrae that comprise the lower back) is particularly susceptible to bulging and/or herniated discs, because this segment of the spine is both extremely flexible and under tremendous pressure...
  

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• 8) What Does it Mean to Receive a Bulging Disc Diagnosis?
  Thursday, June, 02 2011
  
  Receiving a bulging disc diagnosis can initially seem overwhelming. Back and neck 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. However, the good...
  

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• 9) Bulging Disc Causes
  Wednesday, June, 01 2011
  
  One of the leading bulging disc causes is something that cannot be avoided: the natural aging process. As we grow older, the anatomical components of the spine gradually begin to deteriorate as a result of regular use. The vertebral joints that connect adjacent vertebrae can become arthritic, the ligaments...
  

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• 10) Bulging Disc Symptoms
  Wednesday, June, 01 2011
  
  There are a number of bulging disc symptoms that can develop when the wall of a swollen disc irritates a nearby nerve within the spinal canal. However, the specific symptoms that the individual experiences depend entirely on the location of the bulging disc. A bulging disc in the neck, for example, may...
  

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