Symptoms of a herniated intervertebral disc depend on various factors, for example, on its location, as well as on the size. If the pressure is minimal on the spinal nerves, then the manifestation can only be pain in the back or even pain at all.
In the event that the spinal nerves feel the pressure of the hernia, then there may be a slight numbness in the limbs and, in special cases, paralysis.
The formation of a herniated intervertebral disc in the lumbar region leads to squeezing the sciatic nerve. In this case, the pain from the hernia of the intervertebral disc in the lumbar region extends from the gluteus muscles to the very foot.
Herniated disc of the spine can occur in the upper part of the spine. In this case, the patient has severe pain on the inner surfaces of the thighs. If the herniation of the disc develops in the cervical spine, the pain battles the shoulders, arms and front wall of the chest.
Also, the median disc herniation or the central one is associated with the fact that the spinal cord roots as well as the spinal cord itself are squeezed.
Causes of herniation of the intervertebral disc
The main reason for the appearance of a hernia is the overload of the spinal column. It can be one-time or permanent. Frequent may be the appearance of the intervertebral hernia in humans, which are systematically raised in a slope of gravity. Or, when this weight exceeds all permissible norms for a person.
The central hernia of the disc may be the result of a long hours of sedentary work, in which the muscles of the back are tired, for example, in pianists or average office workers.
Constant movements and vibrations, which drivers often encounter, can also contribute to the loss of the disc. The same drivers often have a wrong posture, which is more dangerous doubly.
If the disease began to develop not acutely, but gradually (that is, the fibrous ring "cracked," which slowly grew larger until it reached a complete rupture), the patient initially felt aching back pain with periodic "lumbago". However, after a while, all these symptoms worsen, the quality of life is directly proportional to decrease, in the first place there is only a disease, the treatment of which is no longer possible to postpone.
Prophylaxis of a herniated intervertebral disc
To prevent back pain and the appearance of an intervertebral hernia, you must initially keep your weight in the normal state. This will minimize the load on your spine and during movement, and with sedentary work. By the way, do not forget about physical exercises, morning exercises and active lifestyle. Useful gymnastics, swimming, football, tennis and other sports that help stretch and strengthen the muscles of the back.
The disks that are most susceptible to injuries also become with constant smoking. Getting a daily dose of nicotine, the spine stops absorbing nutrients from the blood.
H It is important to maintain proper posture during work, walking, and also during sleep. In order not to harm the spine, if you are sleeping on your back, put a rolled towel under your knees or a small pillow.
In the diet, give preference to meat products, vegetables, cereals. More risk for the spine will be if in your diet frequent guests are canned food, coffee, sugar, salt and spicy food.
And the last thing you have to sacrifice is the habit of smoking and taking alcohol. After narrowing the blood vessels will not provide adequate nutrition for your intervertebral discs.