Herniated disc: what is it?

Herniated disc: what is it?

A herniated disc is one of the most common causes of back pain with radiating pain into the leg.


What happens?

The intervertebral disc protrudes and compresses the nerves.


Symptoms

  • Back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Numbness
  • Sometimes weakness in the leg

Treatment

  • Medication
  • Heat therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Special injections
  • Microsurgical surgery in cases of severe neurological deficits

Conclusion
Our priority is conservative treatment, meaning treatment without surgery.



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