Disc bulge terminology, made simple

By Raphael BenderMarch 20, 2019biomechanics, Pilates teaching, Rehabilitation & Pain science

What is the difference between a disc bulge, disc herniation, disc protrusion, disc extrusion and a disc sequestration?

What about terms like focal, posterolateral, and circumferential?

Learn it all in this quick, simple video.

Read the Research:

Nomenclature and Classification of Lumbar Disc Pathology (Farden & Milette, 2001)

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08:11 25 May 20

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05:20 24 May 20

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13:29 19 May 20

I was looking to gain a deeper understanding of anatomy so when I saw the course, Intro to Anatomy Physiology and Biomechanics, I thought I would try it. The weekly webinars are very educational along with the supporting materials that Raphael provides. I am a very tactile learner so I was apprehensive of doing an online class but Raphael has brought out his skeleton to demonstrate different certain points and again his powerpoint is simplistic. Thank you Raphael for providing this course.

Emily Rogers

06:29 18 May 20

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04:05 18 May 20

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05:35 15 May 20

Teacher Raphael Bender ,delivering very professional teachings on the functional anatomy delivery every Saturday ,this is a very generous teaching on his part from the Breath Pilates establishment, keep up with the most informative lessons as l am a pilates teacher ,you can never know enough, thank you guys , stay safe & well ,keeping us motivated Yours sincerely Marika

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06:32 12 May 20

I completed a Clinical Pilates Diploma with Breathe Education. Raphael and his team are very generous, selfless and supportive while sharing their vast knowledge and experience. I have done many courses during my Pilates career but none compares to my experience with Breathe! The quality of the material and the skilful way it is presented made it easy to apply in my work. Excellent value for money! I would highly recommend Breathe Education; their continual support of their students is just admirable. Maja Whitworth

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06:25 12 May 20

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03:35 12 May 20

While I have only just started my Cert IV, I am already so impressed with the organisation of the company, the anatomy knowledge from Raphael has been mind blowing. I studied anatomy as a part of my last degree and I have learnt way more from the way he teaches. The trainer led classes have been fantastic as well, the trainers are so super supportive and knowledgable. Looking forward to the next few months Tegan

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01:29 12 May 20

I recently singed up to a 6 week anatomy course held through Breathe Education. I thought the content was great, they didn't overload you with too much information and they left a decent amount of time to ask questions. Would definitely recommend Breathe to others.

Brittany Kohler

23:05 11 May 20

Could not recommend more - Raphael and team went full steam ahead to bring Pilates teachers and anyone who wanted to join an in-depth anatomy course. It was so well planned, laid out, and very welcoming.

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05:52 11 May 20

I studied to become a Pilates Instructor with Breathe Education over 5 years ago now. My learning experience then was one I will never forget, the educators were so engaging and knowledgeable. The wonderful thing about Breathe Education is they don't stop offering assistance and advice once you have completed your course, they are there for you along the way. Since the completion of my course I have done numerous workshops with them and am currently doing a Live course on Zoom, Anatomy, Biomechanics & Physiology (seriously loving it!) which is run by Breathe Founder & CEO Raphael Bender. Raph knows his stuff, his knowledge astounds me, he is right across it all and shares this knowledge with such passion, explains things so succinctly and makes the learning experience such fun, you just want to soak up as much information as you possibly can. Thank you Raph and the team at Breathe Education, it's been and continues to be a blast :-)

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04:23 11 May 20

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03:29 11 May 20

Can not recommend breathe education enough I have done my diploma with them and recently been studying the anatomy. I thoroughly enjoy how they teach and interact with there students :)

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22:17 10 May 20

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09:30 10 May 20

I've been working in Fitness for over 30 years including roles as an international trainer and presenter in Group Fitness. I hold a cert IV in fitness, and now a Diploma of Clinical Pilates - as well as a TAE. I'd completed pilates course prior to Breathe, but found Breathe deliver a more "whole - istic" (misspell intended) to pilates. What I love is that Breathe provide the science behind why they teach us the way they do, and show you how to research stuff for yourself. They encourage you to be curious, and to challenge rather than just accept. The level of course information is high, the faciliators professional and so giving of their time. Their courses prepare to you so well for success in many opportunites in the industry. I now work at Physiotherapists doing rehab work, as well as in studios teaching group classes, and my own small group of clients that I train one on one, or in small groups. But, I love that they show they care about you and your success way past completing your courses. I was recently given the opportunity to partake in the new anatomy content - for free as an already qualified Breather - and to be given the chance to upskill by Breathe was invaluable. Anatomy - whilst I love it - is tough to remember when you don't use it all the time, and this refresher and upate was timely and also, helped to geet my creative juices flowing in differnt ways. When people ask me who they should do their pilates course through, I always recommend Breathe.Thank you Raph and all the guys at Breathe.

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01:05 10 May 20

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20:08 09 May 20

Raphael Bender's presentation of his Intro to Anatomy Physiology and Bio mechanics has been superb. The information presented is clear, easy-to-understand and Raphael provides an engaging, inter-active learning environment with participants from across the globe. He injects real life examples into his training modules which helps the participant assimilate the information being taught.

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19:48 09 May 20

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07:14 09 May 20

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02:59 09 May 20

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02:23 09 May 20

It's easy to be overwhelmed by the breadth and depth of anatomy. Yet Raphael makes it accessible, interesting and, dare I say, fun in his Intro to Anatomy course. He is generous and incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring as a standout presenter and expert. Thank you.

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05:52 08 May 20

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03:59 08 May 20

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03:57 08 May 20

Absolutely enjoyed the anatomy online course from Raph! Insightful, easy to understand and thorough, even when done virtually! He also gives his all to answer questions at end of the session. Much love from Singapore! Would love to visit your studio one day =)

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02:48 08 May 20

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02:45 08 May 20

I decided to take advantage of the lock down period and take part in an anatomy course run by Raph from Breathe Education. The sessions are thought provoking, backed up by science and the way the subject matter is taught is engaging and easy to follow.Raph's passion for comes through in his teaching, and I have thoroughly enjoyed expanding my knowledge of Pilates and anatomy.

Tracy KBG

02:34 08 May 20

I'm really enjoying the online anatomy course with Raphael Bender. Despite having done a few courses - I've learned so much from the presentation and content which has been delivered from a different & creative angle. Raphael has been very generous with his diverse knowledge. Thank-you very much Breathe Edu.

Sarah Peachey

02:18 08 May 20

Great course with valuable content, delivered in a way that is easy to understand!

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