Know about Spinal Disc Herniation

Disc Herniation has become quite a common problem these days owing to wrong postures which puts a lot of pressure on the vertebrae. Due to the excessive pressure, the spinal disc begins to break leading to leakage of gel like material present inside. This leakage can irritate the nerves present around the spinal disc which can cause pinching pain in the lower back, numbness or weakness in either of the legs or arms. 

 

Understanding spinal problem called Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a condition where a bone in the spine slips forward from its actual position and falls over the bone/vertebra below it. This problem is generally found in the lower back area leading to weakening of ligaments and joints, which play a major role in keeping the spinal cord aligned. In rare cases, this can also cause compression of nerve roots. The most primary symptom to identify Spondylolisthesis is back pain along with numbness or weakness felt in one or both the legs. 

How to identify Primary Symptoms of Spinal Disc Problem

We have number of times discussed Spinal disc problem on this platform. But how is that we at lay men's level, can catch symptoms of a Spinal problem. Its symptoms are pain, numbness, tingling pain starting from the back and going through the back leg and reaching the foot. Best diagnosis is done through MRI. Pain initially may be so severe that it may make even walking a difficult exercise for a short time. Initially a bit of rest is fine but beyond that one must start walking as that aids healing in a big way.