👉 Herniated, or bulging of the disk, is a common condition in which the space between a vertebral column and its adjacent vertebrae is filled with fluid. This can occur due to compression or irritation of the nerve roots that run along the spine. The exact cause may vary from one person to another, but it usually involves a ruptured disc or herniated disk. Herniated disks are often asymptomatic until they rupture. Symptoms include pain and tenderness in the area around