Bulging Disc is a common spine injury and actress Anushka Sharma has been suffering from it. It is said that doctors advised her bed rest. However she is continued promoting her upcoming movie Sui Dhaga that also stars Varun Dhawan as its male lead. Many people who don’t know about bulging disc here we have a brief on what this problem is and its signs & symptoms:

What is a Bulging Disc:

A Bulging Disc is when an intervertebral disc loses its shape and compresses a spinal nerve. It is a spinal injury that can happen in the lumbar spine, thoracic spine and also in cervical spine.

Signs and symptoms:

It wholly depends on the location and severity of the condition. In many people there might not be any symptoms as it may only pain when the bulging area presses upon the spinal curve. Its major symptoms may show:

• Numbness
• Weakness
• Muscle cramp
• Itchiness
• Pain in the hips, buttocks, legs, and feet.

Treatments:

Its treatment depends on your specific physiology and how advanced your case is. Its treatment is grouped in three categories that are non-surgical, decompression and fusion and stabilization.

• Avoid lifting and physical activities that can strain the neck and back.
• Do only a designed exercise regime by physical therapist
• Epidural steroid injections
• Use ice packs
• Spinal decompression therapy

Its causes:

Numerous things can be the reason for it. The most known causes are injury, ageing, excessive weight, trauma, etc. People with a family history of having bulging disc can also get it.