How is a asymmetric disc bulge treated?

A disc bulge is a medical condition in which the outermost part of a spinal disc begins to protrude outward past its normal boundaries. Treatment for an asymmetric disc bulge depends on the severity 1.

For mild cases, most doctors may recommend conservative treatments including rest, physical therapy and over-the-counter pain medications. Additionally, adding core strengthening exercises into your daily routine can help alleviate pressure on the sensitive area while at the same time improving posture and alignment of your spine.

For more severe cases that don’t respond to conservative measures or cause significant instability of the spine and/or numbness or weakness in legs or arms, surgery may be recommended. Surgery options range from minimally invasive techniques designed to remove inflamed tissue and reduce inflammation to more complex procedures designed to realign discs and stabilize vertebrae.

It is important that any situation with a disc bulge be addressed by consulting with your doctor before attempting any type of treatment yourself as individual needs vary dramatically from patient to patient depending upon age, activity level and overall health status.