Discover the details of central protrusion of disc, a common spinal condition where the disc's center bulges into the spinal canal, potentially causing lower back pain, difficulty walking, and …

Unlike a standard herniated or bulging disc that expands frontward or to either side, a central disc protrusion or herniation expands backward (posterior) into the center of the spinal canal where …

May 7, 2025 · A central disc protrusion is located in the middle of the disc and often affects the spinal canal, potentially compressing the spinal cord. This type of disc protrusion can cause …

May 16, 2019 · In central disc protrusion, the disc herniates or expands posteriorly or backwards into the middle of the spinal canal where the spinal nerve roots and spinal cord is present. …

Jun 19, 2025 · Disk protrusion is a common finding on spinal imaging studies that appears when the soft center of a spinal disk pushes against the outer layer, causing it to bulge beyond …

Aug 16, 2025 · In a disc protrusion, the nucleus pulposus pushes against the annulus fibrosus, causing the outer ring to bulge outward. A central disc protrusion means this bulging occurs …

May 7, 2025 · Disc protrusions are a type of disc herniation characterized by protrusion of disc content beyond the normal confines of the intervertebral disc, over a segment less than 25% …

Jan 21, 2024 · Central disc protrusion is a condition you may encounter if your spinal discs, which act as cushions between the bones of your spine, begin to deteriorate or sustain injury. In this …

Sep 5, 2025 · This article explains how the disc can bulge and remain intact, or the nucleus can leak out from a tear in the annulus. It explains how disc protrusion and other herniations are …

What is a small central disc protrusion and how does it occur? What are the common symptoms associated with a small central disc protrusion? What treatment options are available for …