What Causes a Bulging Disc at C5 & 6?
Introduction The vertebrae are the bones that form your spine. The vertebrae are made to stack on top of each other in order to provide a support structure that has the ability to move. The vertebrae also protect the spinal cord as it moves from the brain down the spine. Their bony prominences which are in the back protect the nerve tissue of the spinal cord. There are also bony prominences in the front that make the spine capable of being weight bearing. The discs are the cushions between each vertebrae to protect the spine from the impact of any movements you make. Age When you age, the discs in your spine, including those at C5 and C6 (bones 5 and 6 in the cervical or neck area of the spine), can lose water and dry out. When this happens the pressure of the vertebrae press harder on the disc and the disc compresses. Then the outer ring of the disc can break down, causing the nucleus or the inside area of the disc to actually bulge out. Degenerative Diseases Degenerative diseases are
