The herniated disc of the lumbar spine (prolapse) is a disease of the spine. The intervertebral disc consists of a fibrous ring (Anulus fibrosus) and the inner core (Nucleus pulposus) and lies as a shock absorber between two vertebral bodies. Due to increasing wear and tear, the gelatinous core loses its original shape, causing the … Symptoms of a slipped disc of the lumbar spine
Pain with a herniated disc of the lumbar spine The location of the pain depends on the extent of the damage to the spinal column. In addition, the intensity of the pain usually correlates with the severity of the damage. At the level of the herniated disc, the nerve roots and also the nerves in … Pain with a herniated disc of the lumbar spine | Symptoms of a slipped disc of the lumbar spine
Occurrence of muscle weakness and paralysis If a herniated disc of the lumbar spine is already very advanced, so that there is already enormous damage to the nerve roots and nerve tracts, serious complications can arise in the course of time. A first sign of more severe damage to the nerve tracts is often the … Occurrence of muscle weakness and paralysis | Symptoms of a slipped disc of the lumbar spine
