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Herniated or Bulging Disc.
A herniated disc is a common cause of severe back pain and sciatica.
Discs are soft flexible "shock absorbers" that separate each of the bones,
or vertebrae, in the spine. These discs have a rigid outside rim, but are
soft and gel-like inside. Activity, stress, or a mechanical problem in the
spine can cause one of the discs to bulge and become misshapen. A disc
becomes herniated when it degenerates to the point that the gelatin
within the disc protrudes outward. Classic low back pain occurs if this
material extrudes or bulges far enough to press against a nerve root.
Degenerative Disc Disease.
This condition is a major cause of chronic low back pain. Because the
discs in the spine do not have a dedicated blood supply, the discs must
rely on a process called diffusion to receive their supply of water,
nutrients, and oxygen. If the flow of these elements is disrupted, the
vertebral discs can degenerate. This degeneration can cause spinal
structures to pinch (impinge) nerve roots, thereby causing pain.
Vertebral discs can also degenerate simply due to the aging process.
Posterior Facet Syndrome.
The facet joints can wear down. In such cases, a nerve can become
pinched (impinged) and cause pain.
Sciatica.
Sciatica refers to a pain felt along the length of the sciatic nerve. The pain
is usually felt in the buttock where it radiates down the back of the leg. At
some time, up to 40% of people experience pain caused by compression
of this nerve.
A herniated disc is a common cause of severe back pain and sciatica.
Discs are soft flexible "shock absorbers" that separate each of the bones,
or vertebrae, in the spine. These discs have a rigid outside rim, but are
soft and gel-like inside. Activity, stress, or a mechanical problem in the
spine can cause one of the discs to bulge and become misshapen. A disc
becomes herniated when it degenerates to the point that the gelatin
within the disc protrudes outward. Classic low back pain occurs if this
material extrudes or bulges far enough to press against a nerve root.
Degenerative Disc Disease.
This condition is a major cause of chronic low back pain. Because the
discs in the spine do not have a dedicated blood supply, the discs must
rely on a process called diffusion to receive their supply of water,
nutrients, and oxygen. If the flow of these elements is disrupted, the
vertebral discs can degenerate. This degeneration can cause spinal
structures to pinch (impinge) nerve roots, thereby causing pain.
Vertebral discs can also degenerate simply due to the aging process.
Posterior Facet Syndrome.
The facet joints can wear down. In such cases, a nerve can become
pinched (impinged) and cause pain.
Sciatica.
Sciatica refers to a pain felt along the length of the sciatic nerve. The pain
is usually felt in the buttock where it radiates down the back of the leg. At
some time, up to 40% of people experience pain caused by compression
of this nerve.
| Intervertebral Disc Decompression Therapy |
Lower back pain most often occurs because of a pinched
(impinged) nerve, most often the sciatic nerve. While the
most common reason for this pinched nerve is disc
herniation, other disc problems can cause this pain.
(impinged) nerve, most often the sciatic nerve. While the
most common reason for this pinched nerve is disc
herniation, other disc problems can cause this pain.
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