Disc Protrusion Definition
What is a disc protrusion?
Your back consists of a column of individual bones - or vertebrae - separated by small cushions - known as discs. These discs serve as shock-absorbing pads and are located between each vertebra.
When a disc is strained beyond its limit, the outer casing may bulge or rupture. The jelly-like inner substance can be squeezed or pushed out to the side or back and touch or put pressure on one of the spinal nerves. This is commonly called a disc protrusion, also known as a herniated disc or a ruptured disc.
