What Is Minimal Disc Bulge?

Disc bulge is a health disorder described by an abnormal expansion on a disc margin of the body. Thus it is medical term most commonly used to describe the findings of an MRI study of the spinal discs. These discs resemble soft cushions and serve the same purpose but when damage occurs to one or more of these discs then these discs may expand or press out of the spinal cord and nerves found in these areas.

A slight swelling of the spinal disc is therefore known as disc bulge. This swelling or out pouching as it is called can occur in different degrees. They are explained as minimal or maximal bulging. When there is only a slight bulging then it is known as minimal disc bulging. Disc bulges are also a common effect of aging and seen in many people above then age of 40. It can cause back ache and other related back problems.