Herniated disc pain in the groin

A herniated disc in the transition area between the lumbar spine and the coccyx can also cause pain and sensation disorders in the groin. Although this is relatively rare, it should be kept in mind if no other cause can be identified in patients with groin pain.

Herniated disc pain at night

Patients suffering from a herniated disc often complain of nightly increases in pain intensity. This phenomenon has several causes. On the one hand, the intervertebral disc tissue sucks itself full and expands at night due to the lack of compression.

This in turn increases the compression effect on the nerve structures and thus the intensity of pain. Secondly, the intervertebral disc tissue requires movement in order to be optimally supplied with blood and nutrients. However, this is shorter at night during sleep, which is why the intensity of the pain increases during the night. Caution: Lyme disease can also cause streaky pain in the buttocks and leg region, especially at night. Since Lyme disease and herniated disc are therefore similar in two important respects, if one of the two diseases is suspected, attention should always be paid to the other.

Acute pain – what can I do?

If you experience back pain, it is advisable to stop what you are doing and give your back time to recover. Afterwards, however, you should not make the mistake of giving your back “too much rest”, but rather pay attention to a balanced, versatile movement profile for your back, as is the case in back school, for example. As with other diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cooling can slow down a possible swelling process. Raising the legs in a sitting or lying position additionally relieves the spine. If these measures have no effect and the back pain either persists permanently or occurs regularly, the doctor should discuss the further procedure with you.

Slipped disc – what helps?

Exercise There are numerous approaches how you can become active and fight the pain even in the case of a herniated disc. One important measure is to make sure that you get enough exercise. This does not only mean physical exercise, but also regular changes in posture, for example when working at a desk. The special importance of movement for the intervertebral disc is based on the fact that, due to the almost non-existent blood circulation of the disc tissue, it is mainly ensured by diffusion from the surrounding interstitial fluid. However, this diffusion can only take place to a sufficient extent if sufficient movement is achieved.