Arkansas Surgical Hospital issued the following announcement on Jan. 17.
Spinal discs are small ovals with a gelatinous center inside a rubber exterior. These discs, which sit between the individual vertebrae in the spine, cushion the bones and allow movement, acting as a “shock absorber” as you move.
At times, a disc’s center (the nucleus) may bulge out into the rubbery exterior if there is a rip or tear in the disc. This is sometimes referred to as a herniated, ruptured, or slipped disc. Herniated discs are some of the most common causes of back and neck pain.
A herniated disc can occur anywhere along the spine, but they are more often seen in the lumbar area (the lower back) or the cervical area (the neck). When a disc is herniated, it may irritate a nearby nerve. This can cause weakness, numbness, or pain in your back, neck, arm, or leg.
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Source: Arkansas Surgical Hospital
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