5. Impact
Another way that a bulging disc can occur is if you experience trauma to the area. Simply being impacted in the spine can cause direct damage to the discs, or it can cause damage or movement to the spine itself which will then lead to the bulge.
It’s very important for any serious impact to the spine to be seen by a physician. This could have potentially caused more serious damage, such as a fracture, or serious swelling. It might have even caused serious trauma directly to the disc. By getting seen by a professional, you can ensure that you aren’t making matters worse as you attempt to recover.