Chapter 1234 Lumbar Disc Bulging

We always talk about the problem of spinal deformity. In fact, some spinal deformities are only cervical deformities or lumbar deformities. Because the spine is divided into many joints, these joints will only change locally. When all the lumbar joints begin to bulge, it means that the condition is already very serious. At this time, you should check and understand the harm of the condition.

What are the dangers of lumbar disc bulging?

Lumbar disc bulging is the precursor to lumbar disc herniation, which is one of the chronic bone diseases that is notoriously difficult to treat and prone to recurrence. When the disease develops to the late stage, there is even the possibility of paralysis in bed! Therefore, lumbar disc herniation must be taken seriously!

If lumbar disc bulging lasts for a long time, the following pathological changes will occur:

Dehydration and atrophy of herniated tissue: After herniation, the nucleus pulposus tissue and annulus fibrosus will lose a large amount of water and gradually shrink and become smaller. From this perspective, it is beneficial for alleviating symptoms;

Fibrosis or even calcification: Prolonged protrusion will cause the protruding tissue to produce an inflammatory response, gradually forming fibrosis or even calcification. This pathological change can extend to the inside of the intervertebral disc, and when calcification is complete, the protrusion can become a bony nodule;

Narrowing of the intervertebral space: When lumbar disc herniation just occurs, the intervertebral space of that segment does not narrow. However, as time goes by, the annulus fibrosus continues to degenerate, causing the intervertebral disc tissue to flatten and eventually the intervertebral space to narrow.

Hazard 1: Lumbar degeneration, complicated by low back and leg pain

Due to the long-term improper use of waist force by patients with lumbar disc herniation and incorrect sitting posture, the aging of the lumbar spine is accelerated, arthritis of the waist is prone to occur and continuous compression of the surrounding muscles and nerve tissues, resulting in lumbar pain and even radiating pain in the lower limbs, sciatica, etc., affecting daily activities.

Hazard 2: Lumbar spine instability and intermittent claudication

If patients with lumbar disc herniation endure pain for a long time or receive inappropriate physical therapy and massage, it will accelerate lumbar imbalance and even relax the surrounding fiber ring, causing narrowing of the lumbar intervertebral space. It is easy to cause intermittent claudication in patients, and even worse, paralysis in bed is not impossible!

Hazard 3: Muscle paralysis

Paralysis caused by lumbar disc herniation is very rare, and most cases are caused by root damage, resulting in varying degrees of paralysis in the innervated muscles. In mild cases, the muscle strength is weakened, and in severe cases, the muscle loses function.

Warm reminder: If you suffer from lumbar disc herniation, you should first pay attention to changing your lifestyle, do not wear high heels, and do not maintain a posture for a long time. In daily life, you should sleep on a hard bed more often to ensure that the pressure on the lumbar spine is reduced. You should face your lumbar problems proactively and do not delay treatment to avoid more serious consequences. Warm reminder: For the happiness of you and your family, please pay attention to your physical health.