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a herniated disc is one of the most
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common spinal diseases that can lead to
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mild to severe pain in your neck or back
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there are 24 vertebrae in the spine
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these vertebrae are connected by several
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joints which allow you to bend twist
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carry loads and absorb shock the main
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joint is a flexible cushion between two
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vertebrae called an intervertebral disk
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the intervertebral disk is comprised of
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a soft gelatinous center surrounded by a
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tough outer wall when the gelatinous
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core pushes out through a tear in the
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fibrous wall the disc herniates adding
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pressure to the surrounding spinal
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nerves which causes pain a herniated
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disc may be caused by simple wear and
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tear from repeated movement over time or
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disc degeneration with aged spinal discs
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lose some of their water content making
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it difficult to support the load from
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the above vertebra other causes of a
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herniated disc may include long-standing
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trauma stress fractures congenital
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abnormalities while it is possible for
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an intervertebral disc to herniate at
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any level of the spine it most commonly
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occurs in the lumbar region or lower
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back symptoms include pain at the site
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of the injury pain numbness weakness or
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tingling in the arms or legs pain that
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worsens when bending twisting and or
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sitting muscle spasms
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if the herniated disc is located in the
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cervical spine or neck other symptoms
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may include loss of bladder control loss
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of coordination a heavy feeling in the
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limbs trouble balancing
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if you feel you're experiencing any of
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these symptoms you should see a
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physician for an accurate diagnosis if a
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herniated disc is established as the
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diagnosis your doctor may recommend one
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or more of the following treatments
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based on your individual condition
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your symptoms do not improve with other
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methods your physician may suggest
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spinal surgery surgical solutions for a
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herniated disc may include the following