Herniated disc is a general terms.
A sequested disc is so called since parts of the disc material completely detaches from the disc and is free floating in the spinal canal. The type of disc herniation does not necessarily correlates to the severity of symptoms. However, intuitively, a bulging disc should be less symptomatic than a sequestered disc. This service is provided for educational purposes only. In replying to the questions, we have consult sources believed to be reliable and try to provide information that is complete and in accord to accepted standards at the time of posting.