Spinal Condition
Slipped Disc (Herniated Disc) Treatment
Disc Herniation & Disc Prolapse
A slipped or herniated disc occurs when the soft inner gel of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in its outer casing — frequently compressing nearby nerves.
Understanding Slipped Disc
Each spinal disc acts as a shock absorber between vertebrae, with a tough outer ring (annulus fibrosus) and a soft inner core (nucleus pulposus). When the outer ring weakens or tears, the inner material can bulge or rupture outward — a herniated disc. This is most common in the lumbar spine (L4–L5, L5–S1) but also occurs in the cervical spine. Depending on the location and severity, a herniated disc can cause localised pain, radiculopathy (nerve pain into the arm or leg), or neurological deficits. Dr. Sparsh Jaiswal specialises in endoscopic discectomy — removing the herniated fragment through a sub-centimetre incision with same-day recovery.
infoCommon Causes
- Age-related disc degeneration reducing disc hydration and flexibility
- Sudden heavy lifting with improper technique
- Repetitive bending, twisting, or rotational stress
- Obesity increasing axial load on the lumbar discs
- Genetic predisposition to premature disc degeneration
- Trauma from accidents or falls
symptomsKey Symptoms
- check_circleSharp or burning pain in the back radiating to the arm or leg
- check_circleNumbness or tingling in the distribution of the compressed nerve
- check_circleMuscle weakness in movements controlled by the affected nerve
- check_circlePain worsening with sitting, driving, or forward bending
- check_circleIn lumbar herniation: sciatica, foot drop, or difficulty walking
Diagnosis
MRI is the gold standard — it clearly images disc herniation, nerve compression, and the extent of spinal canal compromise. CT myelography is used when MRI is contraindicated.
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