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.