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Herniated Disc (sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk) occurs when the soft and rubbery portion of the disc pushes through a crack in the outer shell of the disc.

A herniated disc most often occurs in the lower back, although it can happen in the neck and upper back as well. Depending on the location and extent of the herniation, it can result in pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs.

Pain or discomfort associated with herniated disc occurs only when the surrounding nerves are being affected. However, it's also common that most patients don’t feel pain or discomfort at all. That’s because if the intrusion isn’t pushing on the nerves, there are no symptoms.

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See a chiropractor to discuss treatment options if you have the following symptoms:

Pain in the Legs and Foot - aside from low back pain, if the herniation is in the lower half of the spine, you'll typically feel pain in your buttocks, thigh and calf.

Shoulder and Arm Pain - if the herniated disk in your neck, you'll typically feel the most pain in your shoulder and arm. This pain might shoot into your arm or leg when you cough, sneeze or move into certain positions.

Numbness, Tingling and Weakness - in a lot of the cases, a disc herniation could lead to radiating numbness or tingling in the body part served by the affected nerves. Muscle weakness, stumbling, and uneven grip can be signs of a herniation, even though pain may or may not be present.

To your health,

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