
Bulging vs. Herniated: What's the Difference?
Your spinal discs act as shock absorbers between your vertebrae. A bulging disc flattens and extends outside its normal boundary. A herniated disc occurs when the tough outer shell tears, allowing the inner gel to leak out and press directly against your spinal nerves. We look for these red-flag symptoms of nerve compression.
01
Sciatica Nerve Pain
Shooting, electric pain traveling down your glute and into your leg.
02
Flexion Intolerance
Sharp, immediate pain when you bend forward to tie your shoes or pick something up.
03
Sitting Pain
Sitting places roughly three times more pressure on your spinal discs than standing.
04
Numbness & Weakness
A pins-and-needles sensation in your feet or a feeling of heaviness in your leg.
