First, we should know what is disc then we will move to disc slip disease and will discuss its causes, symptoms, preventions, and treatment
Disc
A layer of cartilage or pad between two adjacent vertebrae.
part of disc
it consists of the outer fibrous membrane called Annular fibrosis. the second is an inner gel-like matrix called nucleus pulposus.
Function
this disk act as shock absorbing pad between the bones of the vertebrae during walking, running, or jumping.
Definition of Disc Slip disease
It doesn’t mean slipping of the disc Actually, the disc gets ruptured or cracked, and the jelly substance escape into the surrounding tissues. the escaped jelly put pressure on the adjacent nerves which causes severe pain. this condition is known as Disc slip.
occurrence
the most frequently occur in the lower back, but any disc may rupture including those in the neck region.
Causes of Disc slip disease
. loss of the elasticity
. The outer ring or part of the disc become weak or degenerate.
. overweighting.
. Aging
Symptoms of Disc Slip Disease
. Pain and poor numbness
. pain extend to arms and legs
. muscle weakness
. pain become more severe at night.
. pain become more prominent during walking or running.
preventions
you can prevent this disease by taking some precautions which are:
. do regular exercise.
. maintain a healthy weight.
. avoid lifting too much heavy load.
treatment
. severe case needs surgery
. prolong rest on a hard bed
. physiotherapy
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