Sometimes piriformis syndrome â a condition where the piriformis muscle in the buttocks causes sciatic nerve compression â presents similar symptoms, though this should not be confused with bulging disc pain. Below are some common symptoms of bulging disc leg pain: 1  Cramping in the gluteal muscles. 2  Throbbing or shooting pain in the hamstrings. 3  Aching in the calves.  A pins-and-needles sensation in the calves and feet, called âparesthesiaâ.
Indeed, the average person canât hold their breath for more than 30 seconds or so â and even someone in excellent health is gasping by two minutes. Sietas pictured at the start (left) and finish (right) of the new breath-holding record of 18 minutes and 16 seconds in a water tank. Most Japanese pearl divers, who dive deep without oxygen for their treasure, canât manage more than seven minutes.
To put it in perspective for a friend, see how high you can count during that time. Believe it or not, there actually have been people who have held their breath for even longer than 11 minutes, though. The Guinness Book of World Records has a special category for holding your breath underwater. Unlike the freedivers who practice static apnea, the Guinness guidelines allow contestants to breathe pure oxygen for up to 30 minutes prior to their attempt.