A herniated disc occurs when a disc in the spinal vertabrae loses its cushioning and the outer layer tears. The inside part of the disc then pushes through the tear and presses the nerve, causing intense pain.
If the herniated disc is in the lumbar area, then pain shoots down the leg to the foot, which causes Sciatica. If the damage is to the cervical spine, then pain, numbness, and tingling is found through the neck and fingers. Herniated discs are prevalent among people in their 30s and 40s, since this is the time discs become flatter and lose their cushioning.
Bending forward, sitting, driving, coughing, and sneezing may all make a herniated disc worse. A herniated disc requires a lot of rest and possibly surgery in extreme cases. However, there are many ergonomic and home back pain relief solutions available that may help ease the pain of several symptoms.
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