By Ashley O'Rourke PT, DPT, ATC, LAT Back pain is extremely common. Bulging discs and herniated discs are just as common. People often think that disc issues are a permanent diagnosis or a lifelong sentence for pain. They’re not! Herniated Discs most often occur in the lower lumbar spine. In many cases, they cause no symptoms and require no treatment. On the other hand, others with herniated discs may experience pain, weakness, burning or tingling in their back or down their

The reality is that there are many explanations for these sounds- most of which are often completely harmless if not accompanied by pain.