All of the above... I hurt my disc as a teenager doing logging work. So I have been dealing with this all of my life. It bulges both sides, but more on the left.
PT to strengthen the muscles around the disc to give support. This is a must!
Strength training necessitates stretching.
Bulging means swelling, so anti-inflammatories. Whatever works for you.
Hydration.
In the beginning, I had ultrasound and laser therapy to calm the swelling. It worked for me.
Avoid sitting. Look up the pressure that puts on your spine.
Good shoes only!
Acupuncture can improve blood flow and healing. Massage from a trained professional too.
The only thing I would say no to is surgery. Look up the stats at 5 years out.
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