What Causes A Bulging Disc To Flare Up?

A bulging disc can flare up when the spine is placed under extra pressure, usually from poor posture, lifting incorrectly, long hours of sitting, or a sudden twisting movement. Even stress can be a trigger because tense muscles increase spinal compression. Sometimes it’s not a new injury, it’s old inflammation reactivating because the surrounding muscles have tightened again. Chiropractic care helps by restoring motion, decompressing the spine, and teaching you how to move correctly. When you treat the cause, not just the pain, those flare-ups become less frequent and far less intense.