Herniated Disc

Herniated Disc consists of a series of bones (vertebrae) that extend from the base of your skull to your tailbone. Between your vertebrae are disks, which are round cushions. The disks act as cushions between your bones, allowing you to bend and move without difficulty. When one of these disks ruptures or leaks, the condition is known as a herniated disk.

Causes

A single excessive strain or injury may cause a herniated disc. However, disc material degenerates naturally as one ages, and the ligaments that hold it in place begin to weaken. As this degeneration progresses, a relatively minor strain or twisting movement can cause a disc to rupture.

A herniated disk may cause no pain at all. Or, it can cause any of the following symptoms:

• Pain in the neck, back, low back, arms, or legs.
• Inability to bend or rotate the neck or back.
• Numbness or tingling in the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs, or feet.
• Weakness in the arms or legs.
• Limping when walking.
• Increased pain when coughing, sneezing, reaching, or sitting.
• Inability to stand up straight; being "stuck" in a position, such as. stooped forward or leaning to the side.
• Difficulty getting up from a chair.
• Inability to remain in 1 position for a long period of time, such as sitting or standing, due to pain.
• Pain that is worse in the morning.

At Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, and Aquatic Therapy, we will work with you to create a treatment plan that includes exercises and treatments that you can do at home. Physical therapy will assist you in returning to your regular lifestyle and activities.

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Sources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12768-herniated-disk

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/herniated-disk/symptoms-causes/syc-20354095

https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapy-guide-herniated-disk

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.