Lumbar Bulging Disc (Lower Back)
A lumbar bulging disc makes reference to a bulging disc located in the lower portion of the spine. Because of the location of the disc bulge, symptoms are felt in the low back, buttocks, legs, and feet. When symptoms of a bulging disc are related to impingement of the sciatic nerve it is referred to as sciatica.
Patients that undergo traditional open back surgeries often complain about the long hospital stays and their distress over the need for general anesthesia. With the advancements made in modern medicine, minimally invasive procedures like the ones offered by LSI have addressed these concerns. Living a life free of back pain is now an option for many people.
Click Here to see how you can get your life back in 5 daysBulging disc treatment at Laser Spine Institute is accomplished through a procedure called a Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy. These procedures have been performed hundreds of times by our professional staff of award winning doctors. Read a few of our many patient testimonials describing how this treatment has given them a new start at life.
Although at times you may feel like it, you are not alone. Many people suffer from back pain and a reduction in activity levels. The good news is that Laser Spine Institute has refined the treatment process for a bulging disc and, on average, it only takes 5 days from start to finish. During this short time you will receive pre-operative testing, surgery, post operative consultation, and physical therapy. Read more about our revolutionary 5 day process to find out how you can start living pain free again.
If you find yourself with a few question left unanswered, you should take a moment to look over our FAQ. Here we have the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions. If you still have not found the answers you are looking for, please contact us and we will gladly help you.
Lumbar Spine
This sagital (Lateral) MRI image of the lumbar spine in an elderly person shows multilevel degenerative changes with severe spinal canal stenosis (narrowing) at the L2-3 level.
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The endoscope and arthroscope are the exact same instrument. They are small tubes through which surgery is performed. When the tube is placed into a joint, it is referred to as an arthroscopic procedure (arthro meaning joint). When the tube is placed into an area other than a joint, it is called an endoscope. At LSI, we perform endoscopic procedures.