Back Pain Guide

How Can Spinal Decompression Heal My Herniated and Bulging Discs?

By Matthew Bellinger
What spinal decompression does is create a vacuum effect in the spine so that the disc material is suctioned back into place between the spinal bones.
You see, between each spinal bone or vertebrae there is a disc. This disc is a gel like material that acts as a shock absorber and as a [...]

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The Difference Between a Bulging Disc and a Herniated Disc

There’s a difference between a bulging disc and a herniated disc. The disc, if you remember, is the cushion between vertebrae in your spine. A bulging disc is a disc that pushes out but doesn’t actually rupture the wall of the disc. A herniated disc is a disc that bulges toward the [...]

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Mystery of the Herniated Disc Without Pain

A bulging disc is when the spongy material between vertebrae extends out. It’s usually caused by too much pressure that’s been put on the spine causing excessive compression. There are lots of nerves that run out from the disc, so when the disc bulges near one of the nerves, pain develops. The [...]

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