Chargers’ Philip Rivers Has a Bulging Disk In His Back
By Mike Dyce
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has a bulging disk in his back and could need offseason surgery.
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At half time the San Diego Chargers were trailing by 21 points to the San Francisco 49ers. It was an incredible come from behind win and one lead by Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, who threw three touchdown passes in the second half to lead the Chargers back.
It was an impressive performance but one that has become all the more impressive now that we’ve learned from Chris Mortensen that Rivers had a bulging disk in his lower back.
How gritty was Phillip Rivers' performance? Chargers QB has bulging disk in his lower back, per sources. Post-season surgery may be option
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) December 21, 2014
It doesn’t seem like an injury that will affect him for the rest of the season, Rivers has been playing through some pretty significant pain for over a month. With the Chargers still in contention for a playoff spot they likely can’t afford to rest Rivers.
After all, this is a dude who has played through a torn ACL before.
To put in perspective how bad it is, it almost caused him to shut it down.
On Philip Rivers, his bulging disc was so bad 2+ weeks ago that he received urgent treatment & considered shutting it down. Instead he plays
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 21, 2014
#Chargers QB Philip Rivers’ ribs got better 2 weeks ago, then his back flared up & is a bulging disc (as @mortreport said). Surgery possible
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 21, 2014
After the season ends though, he could end up having surgery to alleviate the pain. Nothing is decided and set in stone yet though.
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