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Herniated discsDiscover how Calopad can help you
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Herniated disc
A herniated disc occurs when part of the intervertebral disc - a soft, gel-like structure between the vertebrae - is pushed out through the outer fibrous ring. This can happen when the disc is weakened by ageing, wear and tear or a sudden load. If the protruding part of the disc presses on an adjacent nerve root, this can lead to pain, numbness or tingling in the area supplied by that nerve. The lumbar spine and cervical spine are most commonly affected. Typical symptoms are back pain radiating into a leg or arm and a feeling of weakness or numbness in the affected limb. Sharp or radiating pain when coughing, sneezing and straining can also indicate this.
How Calopad helps with a herniated disc
A herniated disc occurs when part of the intervertebral disc - a soft, gel-like structure between the vertebrae - is pushed out through the outer fibrous ring. This can happen when the disc is weakened by ageing, wear and tear or a sudden load. If the protruding part of the disc presses on an adjacent nerve root, this can lead to pain, numbness or tingling in the area supplied by that nerve. The lumbar spine and cervical spine are most commonly affected. Typical symptoms are back pain radiating into a leg or arm and a feeling of weakness or numbness in the affected limb. Sharp or radiating pain when coughing, sneezing and straining can also indicate this.
Regular exercise and targeted back exercises to strengthen the muscles help to combat back pain. In addition, relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation, physiotherapy treatments and occasional massages can provide relief. However, it is important to remain active at all times.