What problems might a herniated disc cause?

A herniated disk, which can occur in any part of the spine, can irritate a nearby nerve. Depending on where the herniated disk is, it can result in pain, numbness or weakness in an arm or leg. Many people have no symptoms from a herniated disk. Surgery is usually not necessary to relieve the problem.

What happens if you have a bulging disc?

It can cause pain in the buttocks, legs, or back. It can also affect your ability to walk. Bulging discs usually affect multiple discs. This condition develops over time and can cause other disc degeneration-related issues, like lumbar stenosis (narrowing of spinal canal).

What should you not do with a herniated disc?

A person with a disc herniation should avoid heavy lifting, sudden pressure on the back, or repetitive strenuous activities during recovery. People should avoid all exercises that cause pain or feel as though they are making the pain worse.

Will my herniated disc ever get better?

Usually a herniated disc will heal on its own over time. Be patient, and keep following your treatment plan. If your symptoms don’t get better in a few months, you may want to talk to your doctor about surgery.

How long is bed rest for herniated disc?

Most often 1-2 days of strict bed rest will calm severe back pain. Bed rest should not exceed 48 hours. Once you are back into your daily routine, you should take frequent rest breaks throughout the day- but avoid sitting for long periods of time.

Can you become paralyzed from herniated disc?

With a herniated disc, the capsule cracks or breaks, and the nucleus squeezes out. This can irritate the spinal cord or nearby nerves, causing weakness and numbness in the arms or legs. A severely herniated disc can cause paralysis.

Quelle est la cause de la hernie discale?

La hernie discale aussi appelée protrusion discale est une saillie du disque intervertébral, qui avance en dehors de ses limites habituelles, les premières manifestations s’apparentent souvent à une lombalgie ou à une sciatique. Les disques servent d’amortisseur entre les vertèbres et assurent la mobilité de la colonne vertébrale.

Quels sont les symptômes d’une hernie discale lombaire?

Les signes et symptômes seront indicateurs de la localisation et de l’étendue de la protrusion du disque intervertébral. Lorsque la hernie est centrale, ces signes et symptômes seront bilatéraux. Le principal symptôme d’une hernie discale lombaire (la plus fréquente) sera la douleur au dos, dans la région lombaire inférieure.

Comment augmenter les risques de contracter une hernie discale?

Une personne en surpoids ou une femme enceinte, augmente les ses risques de contracter une hernie discale car la pression qui s’exerce sur les disques est plus forte.

Quelle est la cause directe de la hernie?

La cause directe de la hernie sera donc un stress excessif ou traumatique à la colonne vertébrale, qui résultera en un déplacement discal, mais dans le contexte, le plus souvent, d’une atteinte discale dégénérative antérieure.