Herniated disc surgery

What is Spinal Disc Herniation?

The spinal column is made out of vertebrae that are separated from each other by cartilage discs.  These discs absorb the shock to the spinal column, acting as cushions. If for any reason these discs get damaged or degenerate, they can tear and the center part of these disks can pop out, compressing the spinal nerves. This condition is known as spinal disc herniation.

Any part of the spine can get affected, but herniated discs are more common in the lumbar and cervical parts. Lumbar disc herniation is far more common than cervical disc herniation.

Spinal Disc Herniation is more common among men than women, usually older than 30 or 40 years old.
 

Spinal Disc Herniation Causes

Degeneration of the spinal discs is one of the most common causes of spinal disc herniation. In this case, the damage to the discs is gradual, leading eventually to a tear of the affected disc. It is normal as the human body ages with years the spinal discs lose their flexibility and consistency, resulting eventually in weakness and tear of the discs, which will lead to nerve compression and pinched nerve.

This causes inflammation and pain often accompanied also with numbness of the affected arm, due to the fact that the nerve becomes pinched. This condition is also known as cervical radiculopathy.

Trauma of the spinal column, especially in cases of car accidents or work-related injuries, is also another known cause of spinal disc herniation. In these cases, the damage of the discs is acute and the signs and symptoms will vary from the severity of the damage to the spine.

Lifting heavy things and especially having a work that requires heavy lifting, puts you at a greater risk of suffering from back pain problems, one of which is also spinal disc herniation.

Read more: https://www.painfreenyc.com/herniated-disc/

Pain Physicians NY
2279 Coney Island Ave, Ste 200,
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 998-9890

Web Address:
https://www.painfreenyc.com
https://painfreenyc.business.site/

Our location on the map: https://g.page/pain-management-doctor-brooklyn
https://plus.codes/87G8J22Q+JH Brooklyn

Nearby Locations:
Homecrest | Madison | Gravesend | Marine Park | Midwood | Mapleton | Sheepshead Bay
11229 | 11223 | 11234 | 11230 | 11204 | 11235

Working Hours:
Monday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.