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Bulging discs -Low Back Pain

By Mark Giubarelli

Description of Bulging discs

The Bulging discs is commonly referred to as a herniated disc. This occurs when one of the spines shock absorbers becomes damaged and interferes with the electrical flow of energy through the nerves.




Bulging Disc Back Pain

Pain occurs when the discs inner core


 

Muscle Causes Of Bulging discs Pain

Muscle spasm or tightness may cause Bulging discs pain. These are the obturator internus, gluteus maximus and adductor magnus

 

Gluteus maximus

The gluteus maximus attaches to the Bulging discs.  An indication that the gluteas maximus is the cause of the pain is it hurts when moving into a seated position or when raising from one. It does not hurt while sitting though.

So if your butt hurts when your muscles are in use but not when sitting then it could possibly be this large muscle.


Bulging discs Pain Exercises

yoga pose Lying spinal twists are very good for the Bulging discs because they help stabilize all of the gluteal muscles and deeper surrounding muscles. The gluteus maximus is attached to the Bulging discs as well as to other bones. You can see on the card how much it is stretched.

Half Revolved Belly Pose

If this is too hard try bending the knee of the leg that is stretched out sideways.

Ruptured Discs - Slipped Discs!

Discs are located between the bones in the spine. Disc damage can be a slipped disc or sometimes called herniated disc, ruptured disc or bulging disc. Discs do not actually slip. Discs that rupture leak their internal fluid. This can interfere with nerve energy flow and can cause pain. Discs can degenerate causing bone to grind on bone and tissue to be displaced. This can also place pressure on nerves causing pain due to bone fragments or loose tissue.

Rupturing can quite often occur when a disc has been bulging for a while or can suddenly occur due to an accident or sudden force on the spine due to incorrect lifting. 
 
The synovium is thin tissue that allows fluid to aid in lubricating joints. Synovial cysts quite often occur as a result of degeneration. They are benign fluid filled sacs that develop on the joints of the lumbar spine. They can interfere and obstruct the electrical signals that run along the nerves causing pain. They can usually be removed quite easily but complications may occur depending on the exact location of the growth and a surgeons ability to access it. Many people  have synovial cysts but have no symptoms.



yoga posePrintable Yogacards yoga posture to help relieve back pain. All of these postures can help relieve and heal back pain.

 

Unilateral movements (in yoga standing on one leg) can stress the Bulging discs a and Sacroiliac joint. Yoga postures such as Tree pose and Warrior 3 pose which involve balance on one leg. Deep standing yoga postures may also stress the joint but done lightly may be beneficial. If a yoga posture feels like it is causing greater pain patterns it should be avoided or at the least modified.





  Choose an exercise program that is not too intense. Slowly increase the intensity of stretches and strengthening exercises to prevent aggravation in the spine. There may be a little back pain after exercises but don't be put of.
More yoga back exercises to prevent and help back pain.




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Be sensible. If your attending a yoga class don't come straight into Upward Facing Dog. Choose a light Cobra pose and protect your back. Do this throughout your practice or at least for the first 5 to 10 Sun Salutations. This is the best way to aid the healing process.




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