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.
Herniated Disc / Bulging Disc / Protruding Disc â Overview. When your back hurts â your day to day activities can become unbearable. Just sitting, bending or twisting can cause sharp pain, dull aches or numbing and tingling. A main cause to these symptoms is a herniated, bulging or protruding disc, also sometimes referred to as a ruptured disc.