What causes bulging discs and herniated discs?
There are two main causes of bulging discs: • trauma; and • muscle imbalances. An example of trauma that causes many disc bulges and herniated discs car accidents. But other types of trauma such as falling, being hit, or slipping can also result in either a bulge or herniation. Muscle imbalances place pressure on the disc that results in either a bulge or a herniation. Pain occurs if nerve irritation results.
