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Ruptured Discs
Extruded DiscsDisc rupture can be the result of a degenerative condition, an injury, or both.* Disc injury must be severe to cause a ruptured disc. Most injuries will cause the disc to bulge or shift. In order for a healthy disc to rupture, the force of the injury would have to be great. * Degenerative conditions such as degenerative disc disease, can weaken the intervertebral discs. As we age, the discs naturally thin and dry out. This makes the discs more likely to bulge or rupture. * Combination. Most of us start to experience disc degeneration by the time we are 30. This natural process makes our discs more susceptible to rupture or herniation. A sudden injury to the disc will certainly create the ideal situation for a ruptured disc to occur.
Are Ruptured Discs Painful?Any disc injury can cause pain. A severe rupture in an intervertebral disc is likely to be moderately to severely painful. When the nucleus leaks out of the disc wall, it can spill into the spinal canal. This can cause spinal stenosis. If the material leaks into one of the spinal nerve roots, a pinched nerve will often be the result. The protein comprising the actual disc nucleus is thought to be irritating to nerve tissue in the spine. This nerve irritation can also cause acute pain, and can last till the protein has dissipated.
Treatment for Extruded Disc InjuriesTreatment protocol for ruptured discs is similar or identical to herniated disc injuries. Some procedures will work well on both conditions, while others will only work in either contained or extruded disc injuries. Make sure to get all the information from your doctor before beginning any particular treatment option. Herniated disc treatments range from the conservative to the extreme…More info on treatments
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Recommendation for Extruded Disc InjuriesI have a lot of experience with both herniated and ruptured discs. I have one of each. My L4/L5 is severely herniated and my L5/S1 has ruptured directly into my spinal canal. I used to blame most of my back pain on these degenerated discs. My doctors all thought they were the main source of my pain. I found out that my herniated discs were not the problem at all. I still have the bad discs, and in fact, they have gotten worse. However, I do not have any pain. I am finally cured from my chronic back pain after 18 grueling years of suffering. My cure is HERE.
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