Can a bulging disc be permanent?
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Spinal surgery can also repair some herniated discs. People with a herniated or bulging disc often suffer from debilitating pain in the back and hips, either temporarily or chronically. In severe cases, a bulging disc can cause muscle weakness, loss of reflexes, and numbness and tingling.