are herniated disc and ruptured disc the same
A herniated disc occurs when the soft interior of the intervertebral disc (the nucleus) pushes through the outer annulus. This creates a concentrated source of pressure on a particular portion of nerves. A main cause to these symptoms is a herniated, bulging or protruding disc, also sometimes referred to as a ruptured disc. The spine is made up of many vertebrae which are stacked upon one another, and in between each of these bones are discs. These discs are the spines shock absorbers. A herniated disc is also known as a ruptured or slipped disc. While most people experience pain from bulging and herniated discs, some will never experience pain from this condition at all. It depends on the severity of the bulge or herniation and on the specific individual anatomy of a person. If pain is experienced from herniated and bulging discs, there are treatment options. Some physicians will choose to begin conservatively, with medications, physical therapy, or chiropractic treatment. This is often the result of a lumbar disc herniation compressing a nerve root. Treatment plans vary depending on the health of the patient and the state of the disc. Often, herniated Discs heal naturally. This process is greatly aided by soft tissue treatment and targeted strengthening such as Med-X. When a disk herniates, a tear or weakness in the annulus allows the jelly-like nucleus to push out into the spinal canal. If it puts pressure on a spinal nerve, the herniated disk can cause pain, numbness or weakness in the back, legs or arms, depending on where the disk is located. Herniated disks are most common in the lower (lumbar) spine, but about 10 percent occur in the neck (cervical spine). If symptoms include numbness or weakness in the arm or leg, consult your physician immediately. (View Spine Physicians) Many treatment options exist for patients with a herniated disc. While the condition can be very painful, treatment is fairly straightforward and highly effective. Herniated and Bulging Discs. A bulging disc is when the disc literally bulges outside its usual parameters. Bulging discs are actually fairly commonplace as people age. The spine begins to compress with age, which then in turn compresses the discs, pushing them flatter and in an outward direction. A herniated disc can push against a nerve root, sending pain down the sciatic nerve and resulting in a burning, tingling and/or numbing sensation from the lower back down to one or both feet. Fortunately, many surgical and nonsurgical treatments are effective at eliminating symptoms associated with a herniated disc. Herniated discs are when the disc actually breaks, spilling the jelly like inside material into the space around the disc. The inside material of the disc is caustic, and, once in contact with anything outside the disc, causes severe pain and damage to the surrounding nerves. A herniated disc is a common injury that occurs when the soft nucleus of an intervertebral disc pushes through the tough outer annulus. Often, disc herniations occur in the lower region of the back known as the lumbar spine.
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