Episode 76 - Unresolved Back Pain - Disc Bulge vs Disc Herniation
Episode description
Many people believe if they don’t have leg pain, they can’t possibly have a disc issue—but Dr. JD Dudum breaks down exactly why that’s not always true.
In this episode, he explains the difference between a disc bulge and a herniation, why back pain can be chronic even without sciatica, and how most traditional therapies fail to address the root cause.
He shares real case studies of two patients: Nehemiah, who spent five years and saw 10 doctors with no lasting relief, and Gareth, who went from severe sciatica to 100% pain-free in just 8 weeks. Dr. JD walks through how his decompression technique identifies hidden disc injuries—even in patients who’ve “tried everything”—and why proper diagnosis and strategic decompression are the key to long-term relief.
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1:48 – Anatomy lesson: What is a disc, and what’s the difference between a bulge and herniation?
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3:40 – How herniations pinch nerves—and why bulges still matter
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5:12 – Why your pain keeps coming back after therapy, massage, or adjustments
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6:43 – The real reason chronic low back pain isn’t getting better
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7:35 – Case Study 1: Nehemiah – 10 doctors, 5 years, 4 bulges, and finally relief
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10:06 – Case Study 2: Gareth – Sciatica, herniation, and 100% recovery in 8 weeks
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13:25 – Takeaways: How to find out if you’re dealing with a hidden disc injury
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