Many patients with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. When a disc herniation occurs, the cushion that sits between the spinal vertebra is pushed outside its normal position.
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Full Definition of STRAIN. transitive verb. 1. 2. a: to exert (as oneself) to the utmost c: to cause a change of form or size in (a body) by application of external force. 3. : to squeeze or clasp tightly: as a: hug b: to compress painfully: constrict. 4. a: to cause to pass through a strainer: filter.