Herniated disc illustrations show that these discs are
flat and round, with a tough outer shell called capsule which surrounds
a soft jelly like material, called the nucleus. For more information on
herniated disc illustrations read Diagnosis
Through MRI And CT Scans.
ill the time these discs are healthy, they work as shock absorbers for the spine. The
everyday pressure on the disc forces it to bulge slightly. When a disc
ruptures or bulges abnormally, it is called a herniated disc. If the
disc moves in any direction except the direction in which the nerves
are, the pain is minimal. But, the spinal canal into which the movement
takes place has limited space, hence the herniated disc is pressed
against the spinal nerves.
This produces symptoms of lower back pain and
leg numbing, mid back pain, pain in back of head and back muscle pain.
Herniated disc results from tiny ruptures in the wall of the disc. These tiny
ruptures allow some or all of the gel-like material to bulge out. This
results in the diminished ability of the disc to act as a cushion and
this places greater pressure on the surrounding spinal nerves. The
result may be pain in the back and legs. For back pain remedy, back pain
therapy and back pain medications are used.
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