How Do You know if You Have a Herniated Disc?

How do you know if you have a herniated disc? – Do you have a sharp pain in a particular part of your arm or leg? It may be a herniated disc. However, it also could be another problem. The herniated or bulging hernias are often blamed for numbness, radiating pain, and tingling in the extremities, but you should know that they often are not the culprits.

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Herniated discs are caused by the progressive or traumatic tear of the rings that make up the disks. The rings are much like the cross-section of a tree trunk, with jelly-like a nucleus in the middle. The disks are shock absorbers between each vertebra of the human spine. Their goal is to ensure the shape, stability, and support.

All those times you lifted heavy objects that you are feeling a bad neck or back, meaning you could have made micro-tear of the discs or have been bruised. (Read more: simple physical therapy tests to determine your back pain). Over time, this repetitive injury can cause the disc nucleus oozes backward and out into the channels where your nerves exit the spine at different parts of your body.

Herniated discs can occur in all areas of the spine but usually, occur in the lumbar lower levels (L3-S1) or mid cervical (C3-C6 neck) levels. Discs swell overnight, and you can actually earn ½ inch in height so that the symptoms are usually worse in the morning

Here are some common symptoms herniated disc:

1. Progressive numbness or tingling in a particular part of an arm, hand, leg, or foot.
2. Specific pain in the leg or arm may be strong and generally worse in the morning/
3. You feel difficult in moving or bending in the morning.
4. Potential weakness in the arm, hand, leg, or foot.
5. ain can be perceived more than one side.

You should reconsider:

1. You can have a bulging disc or herniated discs without symptoms and signs. It does not mean you have not to have surgery.
2. Most herniated and bulging discs can be treated conservatively with physical therapy, never need surgery.
3. MRI can show a herniated disc or bulge positive effect over 30% of people never have symptoms. Therefore, just because you have a bulge or herniated disc on an MRI, it does not mean that it is the reason for your symptoms.
4. Sciatica is an encroachment of the sciatic nerve, usually deep in the buttock. It can often mimic the herniated disc symptoms.

What must you do!

If you experience radiating pain in the arms or legs, it is best first to see your physiotherapist. You can now meet a physical therapist directly without having to go to a medical doctor in most states. Physiotherapists are specialists in analyzing the movements of the column and the body. We can find out what is the cause of your pain and treat naturally, without the need for drugs, injections or surgery. By restoring movement and appropriate force through specialized techniques much back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal problems can be thoroughly treated.

If you are worried about a possible herniated disc causing your symptoms, or a friend who has the above symptoms, meet your physiotherapist soon. Discover how they can help you have a free and active life pain.

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