What is a Herniated Disc?

What is a Herniated Disc?

A herniated disc occurs when the soft interior of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in its tough exterior, often causing nerve irritation.

This condition is typically caused by age-related wear and tear, improper lifting, excessive body weight, or repetitive strenuous activities.

Symptoms can include localized back or neck pain, radiating pain in arms or legs, and numbness or tingling in the area served by affected nerves.

Diagnosis usually involves a physical examination, patient history, and imaging tests such as MRI or CT scans.

Conservative treatments include pain medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications such as weight management and correct lifting techniques.

Interventional treatments can include epidural steroid injections, nerve root injections, , disc injections, discectomy, or in severe cases, surgery.

The goal is to relieve pain, improve physical function, and enhance the patient's quality of life.

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