Has anyone ever had a bulging disk in the back that impinged or was touching on a nerve? How was it treated?
I had a bulging lumbar disc two years ago. In fact, it was probably partly-ruptured. I’m not sure, as my insurer refused to authorize an MRI. They also refused to pay for physical therapy. (They did send me a brochure called, “How To Take Care Of Your Back” or some similarly-helpful title.) Your pain sounds like the sciatic nerve http://www.gonstead.co.uk/Back-Pain/scia… is involved. Although I’m extremely reluctant to give advice regarding lumbar injuries in a forum like this, this article on sciatica and exercises to address it may be helpful. http://www.spine-health.com/Wellness/Exe… You may want to read more about sciatica, as most articles on sciatica address the cause as being injured lumbar discs. I treated my back pain by put
