Intervertebral disc herniation
Intervertebral disc herniation involves a problem with the cartilage formation between the vertebrae that make up the vertebral column.
Spinal cord looks like a jam doughnut Its central part is soft, and outside it is surrounded by a cool shell A herniated disc develops when a portion of this soft central "jam" protrudes through a crack in the cool sheath.
A herniated disc can irritate nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the arm or leg. Many people have no symptoms Most people do not need surgery to correct a herniated disc
A herniated disc is the most common cause of age-related disc damage called disc degeneration. As you age, your spinal cord loses its ability to replace water This makes them less mobile and more vulnerable to damage in the event of a slight stretch
Most people cannot pinpoint the location of a herniated disc. Sometimes, using your back muscles instead of your leg and thigh muscles when lifting heavy weights can lead to a herniated disc. It can also be caused by straining or twisting while lifting weights Rarely, a traumatic event, such as a fall or blow to the back, can cause a herniated disc.
You may have a herniated disc and not know it It can be found accidentally on a back X-ray in an asymptomatic person Some hernias are painful Most herniated discs occur in the lumbar region (lumbar region), although they can also occur in the neck region (cervical region).
The most common signs and symptoms of a herniated disc are:
- arm or leg pain If the hernia is in the lower back, you will usually feel the most pain in the buttocks, thighs and shins. There may also be pain in the ankle If the hernia is in the neck, the pain will be in the shoulder and arms This pain may spread to the arms or legs when sneezing or moving the spine
- Loss of sensitivity or tingling sensation People with a herniated intervertebral disc have numbness and a tingling sensation in the projection area of the affected nerve.
- Weakness Muscles innervated by damaged nerves weaken This can lead to numbness or the inability to pick up and hold objects
When to see a doctor Seek medical attention if neck or back pain spreads to the arm or leg and is accompanied by numbness, tingling, and weakness
