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What is a Ruptured Disc

The spine consists of three components comprised of many parts, the most important is the vertebrae.  In between each bone in the vertebrae is a small disc which is made up of cartilage and has a tough outer layer and a soft inside.  The disc helps absorb the shock when the spine is moving in a controlled manner.  When a ruptured disc occurs, the outside layer becomes soft and the inner layer bulges through the weakened area.  In such instances it will cause irritation and at times damage to the spinal roots. 

It is most common for people to experience a ruptured disc between the ages of thirty and forty.  As the aging process occurs, the disc becomes weak and degenerates.  Individuals that are involved in falls, accidents, lifting heavy materials, spending long periods of time sitting or those who must twist their backs can be affected by a ruptured disc.  Coughing, sneezing, laughing or standing for long periods of time can aggravate the ruptured disc and cause further pain.

A ruptured disc can also be referred to as a herniated cervical disc, a bulging disc or a slipped disc. 

Ruptured Disc Symptoms

Symptoms of a ruptured disc can include back pain, muscle weakness, tingling and at times a loss of movement.  Swelling can occur and the area where the disc ruptures may heat up. Pain can come and go depending on the pressure placed on the spinal nerve.  In most cases, the pain from a ruptured disc will occur in the lower back with pain being felt constantly in the legs.  The pain may be felt from the buttock all the way to the calf, ankle, heel or toes.  There may also be difficulty in raising the foot, decreased reflexes in the knee or ankle and in some instances bowel and bladder functions can be affected.  If the bladder or bowel functions are affected, seek immediate medical attention as this is not a normal ruptured disc symptom.  In severe cases a ruptured disc can even cause pain when lying down. A ruptured disc can occur in the neck or the back.  A ruptured disc in the back is called a cervical spondylosis, a ruptured disc in the neck is called a neck spondylosis.

When a ruptured disc occurs in the neck, stiffness, tingling or weakness in either of the arms or hands can occur.  Pain can occur in the shoulder blade, armpit or the shoulder.  Pain will normally travel down the arm into one or more fingers affecting movement.