Sunday 21 May 2017

Learn More About Herniated Disc

By Maria Harris


Generally, spinal discs are usually an important part of the lower back. This is because these spinal discs act as shock absorbers between your vertebrae, they support the upper body, and allow various movements in all directions. However, herniated disc can quickly change from easing your daily life to worsening your nerve and causing back pain. This nerve and pain symptoms usually go down to the leg.

Normally, disc herniation symptoms do not begin because of an apparent reason. However, the symptoms may arise whenever you lift a heavy object or when you twist your lower back. This is because such motions usually add more stress on the discs. In most cases, lumbar discs herniation is a major medical problem.

Basically, the slipped disks may occur anywhere within your spine from your neck to your lower back. Usually, the lower back is usually one of the main areas where this condition occurs. Because the spinal column consist of networks of nerves, as well as blood vessels, a slipped disk results in additional pressure to the muscles and the nerves.

One of the symptom of herniated disk is pain that goes to the leg or arm but this pain can vary in different people. Nevertheless, it is usually important to see a physician if such pain results in numbness and tingling that affect the muscle control ability.

Disk herniation usually occur if the outer ring become torn or weak allowing the inner portion to slide out, and this may happened due to age. However, some motions can also result in slipped discs. Lifting too heavy or a large object can cause great strain on your lower back which could result in slipped disk. Because of this, people who engage in physically demanding jobs that involve so much lifting are at a higher risk of slipped discs.

Overweight is another factor that can also increase the chances of slipped discs because the extra weight must be supported by the discs. Again, a sedentary lifestyle and weaker muscles may as well increase the chance of slipped discs. Usually, as people advance in age and become older, they suffer from slipped discs. The reason for this is that the discs begin to lose their protective water. As a result, the disk easily slips out of place.

There major symptoms and signs of slipped discs. One of such symptom is pain in the arm and leg. If the disk has slipped in the lower back, you experience intense pain in the buttocks, calf, and thigh. Some part of your foot may also be involved. If the disc has slipped in the neck, more intense pain is felt in your arm and shoulders. The pain may also go to the leg or arm whenever you sneeze, cough or move the spine in certain positions.

During the diagnoses of disc herniation, the doctor performs physical examination to determine the origin of the pain and discomfort. Diagnosis involve checking muscle strength and nerve function, and whether the pain is experienced when you touch or move the affected area. The doctor can also perform other tests such as CT scans, X-rays, discograms, and MRI scans.




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