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A bulging or herniated disc at L4, a lumbar disc toward the bottom of the spine, occurs when the soft nucleus inside the disc cartilage extends beyond its usual space and exerts pressure on spinal nerves. This can cause inflammation, swelling and pain. Most bulging discs will eventually heal with treatment.
