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Disc protrusion

Your spine is made up of a series of bones separated by small cushions called discs. If a disc is strained beyond its limit, it can bulge or rupture and put pressure on one of the spinal nerves. This painful condition is called disc protrusion. This animation shows how disc protrusion can develop. (2 min 07 s)

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