There is no real difference. However, there are different grades of severity. A mild herniation/ bulge is a disc that extends a little past the vertebra body but does not even come close to pushing on the spinal chord. A moderate is a little larger and comes closer to pushing on the spinal chord. A sever herniation is where the disc is actually pushing on the spinal chord and causing additional problems.

There are also extrusions. This is where the disc actually ruptures and some of the fluid goes into the area between the disc and the spinal chord. It can also push on the spinal chord.

Now- The big question is who told you that you have it and did they do an MRI. If they did not do an MRI, then they really don’t know if you have a bulging disc. However, most people have bulging discs but most are not symptomatic.

If they did an MRI, you should be able to read the MRI report to see how big the herniation is ( also ask for a copy of the MRI). If it is a minor issue, you pain is more likely from a misalignment than from the bulging disc. This can be corrected by a chiropractor. If it is a moderate to sever herniation there are 2 chiropractic techniques that have had really good success. They are the DRX-9000 traction unti and the COX flexion distraction technique. Both of these can correct the herniation. However, if it is a minor bulge, regular chiropractic can really help it out.

I hope this helps. I wish you the best. If you need to ask any more questions, please feel free to contact me at dare2care@dishmail.net

The first answer is very good.

To get relief follow the undermentioned routine.

Do not sleep for at least 3 hours after a meal. This is most important. This is to ensure that we do not cause movement of toxins from our blood to our body (outside our blood system). This also helps in better repair of our body during sleep.

Do not drink water at least for 2 hours after workouts and sports.

1. First 2 days

Drink 3 glasses of water before each meal. So total should be 9 glasses a day. Stop all other liquids.

For example if you take lunch at 2.00 pm, take 1 glass each at 12.30, 1.00 and 1.30 pm. Some deviations from suggested times are ok.

Do not drink water after 7 PM.

2. Next 7 days

Reduce water intake to 6 glasses day. 2 Glasses before each meal.

3. Next 2 days

Reduce water intake to 3 glasses day. 1 Glasses before each meal.

4. Next 2 days

Drink 1 glass of water in the entire day.

5. Next

Repeat 1,2,3 and 4.

I used to believe in chiropractors until I went to one for sciatic pain, I had a HUGE bulging disc. For one full year I was in severe pain and dragged my left leg behind me as I walked and every single time I would ask “what’s causing this horrible pain” (the very obvious symptoms of sciatica that I’ve since learned) I would get the same reply “Oh, you’ve got a little something going on down there”. Well, I got myself a MRI and discovered what was the true cause, a herniated disk. I went to a surgeon and after the usual treatments went on to have a ‘Laminectomy’ which cured the severe pain. Unfortunately I’ve been left with permanent nerve damage from going so long without proper treatment.

P.S. I had an attorney who was in cahoots with my dirty chiropractor, not once did they have my health as a priority. Only after I took over control of my own health did I get the help I needed. Oh, and yes I’m angry. I will never use another chiropractor again.

Edit: Anti-inflammitories such as arthritis medications will help. If you can’t get some try taking Aleve, it’s an NSAID and has almost the same properties as arthritis medication. I can’t live without it!

rest your back.
never lift anything heavy.