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A spinal
disc bulges like the marshmellow of a 'Smore' when
uneven pressure is applied.. |
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The spinal discs work as padded shock absorbers between the vertebrae. A bulging disc (also known as a herniated disc, or slipped disc) occurs when the coating is worn or weakened, allowing the soft padding to bulge out into the spinal canal. If it impinges on the nerve, it may cause the pain of sciatica. If it irritates the surrounding joints and tissues, a bone spur may result, causing spinal stenosis, or a narrowing of the spinal canal space1. |
Our approach to healing bulging discs includes restoring normal shape and length to the spine. This may include restoring normal pelvic anteversion, rotating the ribcage forward to decompress the low back, rotating the head forward to decompress the neck, and lengthening and strengthening muscles to decompress portions of or the entire spine.
Health of the spine is central to the Gokhale MethodSM. It is addressed in all parts of the six-session course, Gokhale MethodSM 101, and in all chapters of the book: 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back.
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Swaying arches
the spine excessively, compresses the disks, and compromises
circulation around the spine. The result is similar to a
tightly strung bow. |
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Hunching compresses
the spinal discs, causing degeneration and related problems. |
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If you
have any suspicion of a herniated disc, do not antivert
your pelvis, because anteverting your pelvis can pinch
off the herniated portion of your disc. |
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Also called a ruptured disc, prolapsed disc, or slipped disc, a herniated
disc occurs when the disc capsule (annulus fibrosis) tears or breaks,
and the jelly-like contents of the disc (nucleus pulposus) leak out.
Pain or numbness may occur (in the back, buttocks, legs, or feet)
if pieces of the broken disc capsule (annulus fibrosis) or its contents
(nucleus pulposus) press against or irritate the spinal cord membrane
or nerves1-5.
Herniated discs are most commonly found in people ages 30-601.
Most common in the lumbar spine, herniated discs can cause sciatica
(pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the leg), and only in the
most extreme cases lead to loss of sensory and motor functions in
the lower extremities and bladder (cauda equina syndrome)2.
Fortunately, most people suffering from a herniated disc recover within
1 month3. |
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