High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener in sodas and fruit-flavored drinks. As use of high-fructose corn syrup has increased, so have levels of obesity and related health problems. Some wonder if there's a connection. Research has shown that high-fructose corn syrup is chemically similar to table sugar.
Because the bulging disc is constantly pressing against the nerve or is at least in close proximity to the nerve, patients also often experience constant pain. Most bulging discs occur in the lumbar (low back) or cervical (neck) region.
Share on Google Plus. A bulging disc, also known as a herniated disc, is the result of pressure upon a intervertebral disc that results in a protrusion from the disc. A bulging disc can be the result of injury, wear and tear upon the spine from natural aging, or degenerative disc disease.