02/19/2026
👉 Intervertebral discs are cartilaginous cushions between vertebrae that act as shock absorbers and help provide flexibility to our spine.
👉 Herniated discs often occur from trauma or improperly loading the spine. It's commonly described as a compressed disc pushing on nearby nerves which can result in pain, numbness, or weakness. Most cases heal without surgery!
👉 Bulging discs happen when the outer layer is weak and protrudes beyond its normal space, often irritating nearby nerves. This too can cause pain, numbness, or weakness. These often heal well with conservative treatment! (This sounds a lot like a herniated disc! A big difference is the central part of the disc, the nucleus pulposus, is pushed outward in a herniated disc).
👉 Degenerative disc (disease) is a common age related condition where the discs lose hydration and elasticity. One of the best ways to prevent this is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and MOVE! Movement helps facilitate flow including hydration to the disc.
👉 Degenerative disc with osteophytes (bone spurs) is a chronic problem that results as degenerative disc disease progresses. In addition to possible pain, it commonly comes with stiffness and sometimes radiating pain.
🤔 Wonder what you can do to help manage or prevent a bulge, herniated or degenerative discs?
❗️❗️ Chiropractic can help ❗️❗️
But one the best things you can do is MOVE!! Proper movement, along with adequate sleep and nourishing the body will do wonders ☺️
