Hello, my dear patients;
Today, I would like to give you some information that I think will be useful to you about herniated disc, which is one of the most common causes of lower back pain.
First of all, what is a herniated disc and how does it occur? Let me try to answer, my dear patients.
The lumbar part of the spine consists of five vertebrae and discs. The vertebrae surround the spinal cord and prevent it from being damaged. A herniated disc occurs when the nerves coming out of the spinal cord are compressed as a result of the cartilage between the vertebrae slipping and rupturing after severe strain (heavy lifting, staying in the same position for a long time, exposure to strain, falling, excess weight).
The body weight of the lumbar region occurs. It is the most carrying area and therefore herniated disc is very common in our society.
Yes, my dear patients, after answering the question of what is a herniated disc and how does it occur? Then, let's try to answer this question, what are the symptoms of a herniated disc?
The first symptom of a herniated disc is usually low back pain. In addition, there is spasm, that is, tension and stiffness, in the paravertebral muscles in the waist area. Due to this spasm, waist movements are painful and limited. The most important difference between a herniated disc and other causes of lower back pain is that leg pain occurs along with the lower back pain. Additionally, complaints such as numbness and tingling in the legs and feet may occur due to nerve compression. Herniated disc pain increases with standing, walking, bending forward, coughing and straining.
Yes, my dear patients, the most important message we should get from this article is that if you only have pain in the waist area and this pain does not affect your leg and foot area, it is very unlikely that the cause of your back pain is a herniated disc. In addition, if you do not have numbness or tingling in your legs and feet along with your back pain, it is very unlikely that you have a herniated disc.
If you have the complaints I mentioned, you may actually have a herniated disc. My advice to you is to consult a doctor as soon as possible who really listens to you and examines you.
With love
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