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HERNIATED DISC CARE IN DC

If you have back pain radiating through your lower spine, it could be a herniated or slipped disc. Herniated discs, or herniated disks, are a common cause of lower-back pain. A herniated disk can be caused by an auto accident or a work injury. Herniated disks can cause pain due to gradual wear and tear on the spine. With age, your spinal disks may become drier and weaker. This makes you more vulnerable to a herniated disc. Even though a herniated disc can cause extreme pain, numbness and even paralysis if it presses against any nerves, a slipped disk may not show symptoms.

The spinal column is formed by 24 vertebrae, which are stacked one on top of the other. The discs cushion the bones. They have a jelly-like texture. The discs protect the bones by protecting them from the daily stress of activities such as walking, running etc. The disc is made up of two parts: a hard outer ring and a softer gelatinous center.A slipped or herniated disk can be caused by the inner portion of the disc protruding out of the outer ring .A herniated disc can occur anywhere along the spine, but it is most common in lower back. A herniated or slipped disc can cause numbness and pain in the area it occurs.

DC Chiropractor Can Help with Your Slipped Disc

The lower back is the most common area to have a slipped disc. The symptoms are dependent on the location and whether or not it presses on a spinal nerve. It may not show any symptoms if the disk does not press on any nerves. A herniated disk pressing on a nerve can cause severe pain along that nerve. Herniated disk symptoms are usually only present on one side. While you're active, the discomfort increases and decreases.