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What is the difference between a slipped disc, a herniated disc or a bulging disc?

April 26, 2017bulging Disc herniated Slipped

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What is the difference between a slipped disc, a herniated disc or a bulging disc?

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They are all the same thing. A herniated, slipped or bulging disc is like a bubble in the sidewall of a car tire. The jelly in the center of the disc pushes the weakened part of the disc outwards creating a bulge. This bulge can press on a nerve or other delicate spinal structures.

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They are all the same thing. A herniated, slipped or bulging disc is like a bubble in the sidewall of a car tire. The jelly in the center of the disc pushes the weakened part of the disc outwards creating a bulge. This bulge can press on a nerve or other delicate spinal structures. Return to top 17.

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They are all the same thing. A herniated, slipped or bulging disc is like a bubble in the sidewall of a car tire. The gel in the center of the disc pushes the weakened part of the disc outwards creating a bulge. This bulge can press on a nerve or other delicate spinal structures.