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2018-06-01

What causes a spinal disc herniation?

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The vertebral column is also called the spinal column is comprised of 33 bones. Each vertebrae is detached from the adjacent vertebrae by an intervertebral disc a, along with ligaments and the facet joints, which help each vertebrae to maintain the spine’s normal alignment and curve meanwhile also facilitating movement

In the middle of the spinal column there is an open carrier called the spinal canal. The spinal cord and the spinal nerves rests in the spinal canal, where they bath in the spinal fluid sheltered in the small spinal column

Herniated disc

A herniated disc happens when the fibrous outer part of the disc ruptures or is torn and the jelly like inner material is forced out. When the herniated disc exerts pressure consequently it gives rise to a pinched nerve condition that cause pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the arms and legs. The inner squeezed substance in addition to pinching the nerve also give rise to inflammation and severe pain

Bulging disc

A bulging disc happens when the outer protective layer of the disc is depleted, but isn’t torn and pinches outwards. A herniated disc may evidently start as a bulging disc, eventually the outer wall is then torn by a potential amount of pressure

Disc herniation can arise in the cervical, thoracic and lower spine. The spot of pain is contingent to the location of the herniated disc. If the herniation arises in the cervical area, it can cause pain that spreads into the shoulder and the arm, it it arises in the lower back, the pain generated can spread into the hips and legs.

Hallmarks

A cervical herniated disc may cause pressure on the cervical nerves and can give rise to triggers like pain, pins and needle sensation, numbness or weakness in the shoulder, neck and arm. A potential disc herniation in the cervical spine may pinch the spinal cord within the spinal canal and cause numbness, stiffness and immobility in the legs and conceivably some complications in bowel and bladder control

A thoracic disc herniation may give rise to severe pain in the back, if the disc herniation travels through the forearm. The pain and the numbness may spread near the rib cage from the back to the front of the chest and the upper abdomen.

A lower herniated disc may cause the following symptoms;

  • Intermittent or continuous back pain
  • Spasm of the back muscles
  • Sciatica
  • Muscle weakness in the legs
  • Numbness in the leg or foot
  • Decreased reflexes at the knee or ankle
  • Changes in bladder or bowel function
  • Difficulty walking

The symptoms of the disc disease may mask other medical conditions and medical problems. You must consult a physician for a complete diagnosis

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What is a Herniated Disc?

The disc in your back is a tough, elastic structure like that of a rubber and performs as a cushion between the vertebrae , that makes up the spinal cord. The disc reacts as a natural shock absorber between the vertebrae. The disc can become injured due to daily wear and tear, a crack or rupture. The injured disc can cause stress on the spinal nerves. Spinal disc herniation in the neck causes nagging neck pain and often known as the cervical disc herniation. Spinal  disc herniation in the lower back is known as lumbar disc herniation. These two areas are highly sensitive for spinal disc herniation. Our board certified physicians at Pain Management Institute are highly trained in offering the best spinal disc herniation treatments

What causes a Herniated Disc?

Spinal disc herniation is common among individuals and can happen with sudden, hard accidents, direct exposure of the spine to injury, sports injury and older age. As we age our disc loose water and become easily breakable, resulting the bones vulnerable to tearing, cracks and injury

What are the symptoms of spinal disc herniation?

The symptoms of spinal disc herniation vary depending on the point of the spine where the disc is affected. Some common symptoms of cervical disc herniation include;

  • Neck pain
  • Pain, weakness or numbing of the shoulders or arms
  • Sensation in the arm

Common symptoms of lumbar disc herniation include;

  • Lower back pain
  • Debilitating pain and numbness of the buttocks or leg, including sciatica
  • Sensation of the leg
  • Difficulty and pain with walking and standing for longer periods of time

Herniated Disc Treatment at Pain Management Institute

Before treatment of spinal disc herniation at Pain Management Institute, your physician will inquire about your medical history, and may take a physical examination, along with an MRI. If you are found with having a spinal disc herniation, our expert physicians highly trained in non surgical treatment will help reduce your pain and improve mobility. Physicians at the Pain Management Institute will tailor a specialized treatment plan to fulfill your individual needs. Spinal disc herniation treatments at PMI includes, physical therapy, epidural steroid injection, nerve root blocks, Stem cell therapy and Platelet Rich Plasma therapy

What you need to do next?

The first step in figuring out what the best spinal disc herniation treatment plan for you is to make an appointment to see one of our spinal disc herniation doctors in PMI. Pain Specialists and Interventional Spine Specialist are a good option for herniated disc diagnosis and to learn your non-surgical herniated disc treatment options.

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