Your Guide to Back Pain Relief
Herniated Discs
Lower back pain affects millions of people all over the world. One of the main causes of lower back pain – especially chronic back pain – is a herniated disc. Herniated discs are one of the few types of back pain that may require surgery, and may become even more painful when you move or exercise.
What is a Herniated Disc?
Your spine is made of up several invertebrate discs. These discs are very close to your spinal canal. As you age, these discs can become weakened and may move into the spinal canal, pushing on a nerve and creating severe back pain. You can get a herniated disc anywhere in your spine, including your middle back, your upper back, and even your neck. However, the vast majority of herniated discs occur in the lower back. Only about 1% of herniated discs occur in the upper back or higher.
What is a Herniated Disc?
Your spine is made of up several invertebrate discs. These discs are very close to your spinal canal. As you age, these discs can become weakened and may move into the spinal canal, pushing on a nerve and creating severe back pain. You can get a herniated disc anywhere in your spine, including your middle back, your upper back, and even your neck. However, the vast majority of herniated discs occur in the lower back. Only about 1% of herniated discs occur in the upper back or higher.
Symptoms of Herniated Discs
Because the disc tends to hit the nerve roots directly and may occur at many different points in the spine, symptoms can vary considerably. Some herniated disc symptoms include:
- Long term pain, especially in the lower back.
- Radiating pain to other areas of the body, including the back of the leg.
- Tingling or numbness in the legs and/or feet.
- Increased pain when moving, with much less pain when sitting or laying down
- Feelings of muscle weakness.
- Symptoms can differ depending on where the herniated disc is in your spine. However, lower back and long term pain is often associated with herniated discs
Herniated Disc Prevention
Prevention for herniated discs is possible. Even though degeneration of
the discs of the spine is common, a spine that does not experience much
stress will be less likely to get a herniated disc. Prevention methods
include:
As the discs in your spine start to age, the likelihood of a herniated disc increases. The best way to reduce that risk is to keep your back and your spine straight to keep off that pressure.
- Good Posture – Good posture puts less pressure on the discs.
- Exercise – Exercise improves your body’s posture and stability.
- Healthy Weight – Obesity is known to cause physical pressure which affects your spine.
As the discs in your spine start to age, the likelihood of a herniated disc increases. The best way to reduce that risk is to keep your back and your spine straight to keep off that pressure.
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