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I have a bulging disc or herniation. Can it be removed?

April 26, 2017bulging Disc herniation removed

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I have a bulging disc or herniation. Can it be removed?

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A portion of the bulging disc or herniation will be removed if it is pressing on an exiting nerve or the spinal cord and symptoms are present. Typically, however, widening the foraminal or spinal canals will relieve pressure on the nerves without removing any portion of the disc.