A condition in which the intervertebral disc rutures and moves out of its alignment
The wear and tear in the spine can cause damage in soft muscle tissue which can lead to excess pressure on bones and disc. This causes the disc to move from its alignment and cause disc herniation (commonly called a slipped disc) It causes pain and difficulty handling day-to-day activities. In order to get the right treatment in a timely manner, these are the symptoms to watch out for:
Get immediate medical care if:
The most common cause of slipped disc is aging. Over time, the hard encasement of the vertebrae becomes brittle, and the gel inside slips through the cracks. However, there are other lifestyle-related causes like:
Most slipped-disc cases can be treated non-surgically, with the aid of physiotherapy. Please seek treatment if symptoms persist over time.
Depending on the severity of the case, a slipped disc can be treated in the following ways:
Even in case of surgery, follow-up rehabilitation helps sustain and improve the results.
Depending on the severity of the case, a slipped disc can be treated in the following ways:
Even in case of surgery, follow-up rehabilitation helps sustain and improve the results.
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