Herniated Disc Doctor Morris County
Pain management physician
Arnherniated disc is a very common back injury and cause of back pain, and canrnaffect any part of the spine, from the neck (cervical), to the mid backrn(thoracic), to the lower back (lumbar). Discs act as cushions and spacersrnbetween each vertebrae to keep them from rubbing together and to give the spinernflexibility and mobility. Discs have a tough, fibrous outer ring, and arngel-like, elastic core. A herniated disc occurs when the nucleus pushes throughrnthe outer ring, creating a bulge that can press against nearby nerves. Dependingrnon the location of the disc in the spine and the severity of the rupture,rnsymptoms can vary. While some herniated discs cause no pain and you may notrneven be aware of the injury, when symptoms are present, they can include severernpain, numbness or tingling, and weakness. When the herniated disc is in thernlumbar region, symptoms can occur in the buttocks, legs, and feet. When therninjury is in the cervical region, symptoms can spread to the shoulders, arms,rnand hands. Herniated Disc Doctor Morris County specialists focus on therntreatment of complex spine procedures. They find a solution that works for yourrnherniated lumbar. Contact Herniated Disc Doctor Morris County: (862) 702-5262.
