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.
Upper Back Symptoms. Generally speaking, the symptoms of a bulging disc in your upper back are harder to characterize than problems that appear in your neck or lower back. Some people experience pain localized in the area of the thoracic spine, while others experience pain localized in the lower back region.