Pain In The Back Could Be Herniated Disc Dr Ritesh Khokhar

A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center called a nucleus. The nucleus is encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior, known as the annulus. A herniated disk occurs when some of the nucleus pushes out through a tear in the annulus. A herniated disk is sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk.

A herniated disk, which can occur in any part of the spine, most often occurs in the lower back. Depending on where the herniated disk is, it can result in pain, numbness or weakness in an arm or a leg.

A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, called disks, that sit between the bones that stack to make the spine. These bones are called vertebrae.

For people who do have symptoms, the symptoms tend to improve over time. Surgery is usually not needed to relieve the problem. Medication and physical therapy can help out.

For more information consult our expert Dr Ritesh Khokhar at Fortis Hospital Mohali