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What is a herniated disc?
The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are
cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy,
they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine
flexible. But when a disc is damaged, it may bulge or break open.
This is called a herniated disc. It may also be called a slipped or
ruptured disc.
You can have a herniated disc in any part of your spine. But most
herniated discs affect the lower back (lumbar spine). Some happen
in the neck (cervical spine) and, more rarely, in the upper back
(thoracic spine). This topic focuses mainly on the lower back.
What causes a herniated disc?
A herniated disc may be caused by:
Wear and tear of the disc. As you age, your discs dry out and aren't
as flexible.
Injury to the spine. This may cause tiny tears or cracks in the hard
outer layer of the disc. When this happens, the gel inside the disc
can be forced out through the tears or cracks in the outer layer of
the disc. This causes the disc to bulge, break open, or break into
pieces.
What are the symptoms?
When a herniated disc presses on nerve roots, it can cause pain,
numbness, and weakness in the area of the body where the nerve
travels. A herniated disc in the lower back can cause pain and
numbness in the buttock and down the leg. This is called Sciatica
(say "sy-AT-ih-kuh"). Sciatica is the most common symptom of a
herniated disc in the low back.
If a herniated disc is not pressing on a nerve, you may have a
backache or no pain at all.
If you have weakness or numbness in both legs, along with loss of
bladder or bowel control, seek medical care right away. This could
be a sign of a rare but serious problem called Cauda Equina
Syndrome.
-WebMD
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What is a herniated disc?
The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are
cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy,
they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine
flexible. But when a disc is damaged, it may bulge or break open.
This is called a herniated disc. It may also be called a slipped or
ruptured disc.
You can have a herniated disc in any part of your spine. But most
herniated discs affect the lower back (lumbar spine). Some happen
in the neck (cervical spine) and, more rarely, in the upper back
(thoracic spine). This topic focuses mainly on the lower back.
What causes a herniated disc?
A herniated disc may be caused by:
Wear and tear of the disc. As you age, your discs dry out and aren't
as flexible.
Injury to the spine. This may cause tiny tears or cracks in the hard
outer layer of the disc. When this happens, the gel inside the disc
can be forced out through the tears or cracks in the outer layer of
the disc. This causes the disc to bulge, break open, or break into
pieces.
What are the symptoms?
When a herniated disc presses on nerve roots, it can cause pain,
numbness, and weakness in the area of the body where the nerve
travels. A herniated disc in the lower back can cause pain and
numbness in the buttock and down the leg. This is called Sciatica
(say "sy-AT-ih-kuh"). Sciatica is the most common symptom of a
herniated disc in the low back.
If a herniated disc is not pressing on a nerve, you may have a
backache or no pain at all.
If you have weakness or numbness in both legs, along with loss of
bladder or bowel control, seek medical care right away. This could
be a sign of a rare but serious problem called Cauda Equina
Syndrome.
-WebMD
CALL NOW 512-219-8999
FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF
DRX9000-Spinal Herniations
DRX9500-Cervical Herniations
Contact Us
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