Diagnosed With a Herniated Disc Get the facts on what really causes it and how to get relief
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Diagnosed With a Herniated Disc? Get the facts on what really causes it and how to get relief
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826
Summary:
You´ve probably heard people say they have a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc in the back. Sometim
Keywords:
herniated disc, back pain, leg pain, slip disc
Article Body:
What is a herniated disc?
You´ve probably heard people say they have a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc in the back. Sometim
Discs are soft cushions found between the vertebrae that make up the spinal column (your backb
The disc is made up of two main sections. The outer part (the annulus) is made up of tough car
What do you feel?
Low back pain will affect four out of five people during their lifetime. The most common sympt
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Weakness in one leg or both legs
Numbness and tingling in one leg (pins & needles)
A burning pain centered in the low back
Loss of bladder or bowel control (seek medical attention immediately)
Back pain with gradually increasing leg pain.
(If you have weakness in both legs. Seek immediate attention.)
How do you know you have a herniated disc?
Your medical history is key to a proper diagnosis. A physical examination can usually determin
Why do discs herniate?
Discs are primarily composed of water. As we become older (after the age of 30), the water con
While aging, excess weight, improper lifting and the decrease in water in the discs all contri
This uneven pressure is caused by imbalances in muscles that pull the spine out of it´s normal
The best treatment options
When it comes to treating a herniated disc, there are traditional treatments such as ice/heat,
But the major problem with these traditional treatments is that they can´t fix or heal a herni
Without identifying and addressing the underlying cause of the problem, which is the physical
Unfortunately, most doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists don´t spend time or focus o
If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, or are wondering if your back pain may be ca
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Diagnosed With a Herniated Disc? Get the facts on what really causes it and how to get relief
Word Count:
826
Summary:
You´ve probably heard people say they have a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc in the back. Sometim
Keywords:
herniated disc, back pain, leg pain, slip disc
Article Body:
What is a herniated disc?
You´ve probably heard people say they have a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc in the back. Sometim
Discs are soft cushions found between the vertebrae that make up the spinal column (your backb
The disc is made up of two main sections. The outer part (the annulus) is made up of tough car
What do you feel?
Low back pain will affect four out of five people during their lifetime. The most common sympt
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¯
¯
¯
¯
Weakness in one leg or both legs
Numbness and tingling in one leg (pins & needles)
A burning pain centered in the low back
Loss of bladder or bowel control (seek medical attention immediately)
Back pain with gradually increasing leg pain.
(If you have weakness in both legs. Seek immediate attention.)
How do you know you have a herniated disc?
Your medical history is key to a proper diagnosis. A physical examination can usually determin
Why do discs herniate?
Discs are primarily composed of water. As we become older (after the age of 30), the water con
While aging, excess weight, improper lifting and the decrease in water in the discs all contri
This uneven pressure is caused by imbalances in muscles that pull the spine out of it´s normal
The best treatment options
When it comes to treating a herniated disc, there are traditional treatments such as ice/heat,
But the major problem with these traditional treatments is that they can´t fix or heal a herni
Without identifying and addressing the underlying cause of the problem, which is the physical
Unfortunately, most doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists don´t spend time or focus o
If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, or are wondering if your back pain may be ca
This is a demo version of txt2pdf v.10.1
Developed by SANFACE Software http://www.sanface.com/
Available at http://www.sanface.com/txt2pdf.html