Slipped Disc

WHAT IS SLIPPED DISC

Your spinal column is made up of a series of bones (vertebrae) stacked onto each other. From top to bottom, the column includes seven bones in the cervical spine, 12 in the thoracic spine, and five in the lumbar spine, followed by the sacrum and the coccyx at the base. These bones are cushioned by discs. The discs protect the bones by absorbing the shocks from daily activities like walking, lifting, and twisting.

Each disc has two parts: a soft, gelatinous inner portion and a tough outer ring. Injury or weakness can cause the inner portion of the disc to protrude through the outer ring. This is known as a slipped, herniated, or prolapsed disc. This causes pain and discomfort. If the slipped disc compresses one of your spinal nerves, you may also experience numbness and pain along the affected nerve. In severe instances, you may require surgery to remove or repair the slipped disc.

 Symptoms of slipped disc

You can have a slipped disc in any part of your spine, from your neck to your lower back. The lower back is one of the more common areas for slipped discs. Your spinal column is an intricate network of nerves and blood vessels. A slipped disc can place extra pressure on the nerves and muscles around it.

Symptoms of a slipped disc include:

• pain and numbness, most commonly on one side of the body
• pain that extends to your arms or legs
• pain that worsens at night or with certain movements
• pain that worsens after standing or sitting
• pain when walking short distances
• unexplained muscle weakness
• tingling, aching, or burning sensations in the affected area

Causes of slipped disc

A slipped disc occurs when the outer ring becomes weak or torn and allows the inner portion to slip out.

• This can happen with age.
• A disc can slip out of place while you are twisting or turning to lift an object. Lifting a very large.
• Overweight individuals are also at increased risk for a slipped disc because their discs must support the additional weight.
• Bad body posture

Prevention for slipped disc

It may not be possible to prevent a slipped disc, but you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing a slipped disc. These steps include:

• Use safe lifting techniques: Bend and lift from your knees, not your waist.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Do not remain seated for long periods; get up and stretch periodically.
• Do exercises to strengthen the muscles in your back, legs, and abdomen.

Treatment for slipped disc

Comprehensive treatment for slipped disc by Dr. Ravi Shinde, Chiropractor at clinics Mumbai / Thane / Pune