It is possible to get cramps from a bulging disc in the lumbar region, which usually manifests as leg cramps.
Bulging disc refers to a syndrome in which the lumbar disc degenerates under various factors such as inflammation, bad habits, trauma, etc., the annulus fibrosus ruptures partially or completely, and then the nucleus pulposus protrudes and irritates or begins to press on the nerves.
It can trigger sciatica-related symptoms, such as numbness and pain in the lower limbs, and even cause abnormalities and disorders in neuromuscular function, resulting in spasmodic contractions that may even last for a period of time.
Of course, not only the lumbar disc bulge will lead to leg cramps, if the leg for a long time a posture or action, the muscle will be congested and swollen, triggering inflammation and lead to cramps; if the leg calcium deficiency, lower blood calcium, the nerve is more excited, will also spasmodic contraction caused by cramps.
Therefore, bulging disc may cause leg cramps, but it is not the only reason for cramps, and it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.