Can physical therapy make bulging disc worse?

Rarely : Typically a person with a bulging disc isn't going to cause "more damage" or make their problem worse by being active or participating in pt. That being said, certain activities and exercises should be avoided or else pain can increase. A spine specialist can tell you what activities to avoid and what exercises are beneficial, and this depends in part on the specific disc problem you have.

Physical therapy: A trained physical therapist will help with modalities and gentle stretching.