Disc bulges and disc herniations are a major cause of back pain. In particular, pain caused by disc problems is most commonly experienced in the lower back (lumbar spine). Less frequently, the upper back (thoracic spine) and neck (cervical spine) are also affected.
Back pain caused by disc problems rarely requires surgery; there are a number of healthy, conservative treatment options that not only address the pain of disc problems, but also correct the damage that is causing pain.
