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Lumbar Disc Injury Herniated Disc Bulging Disc Low Back Pain Sciatica

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Dr. Wayne Coghlan: Chiropractor Lumbar Disc Injury Herniated Disc Bulging Disc Low Back Pain Sciatica There are several types of injuries and conditions that can cause "Low Back Pain." In this post, I will discuss lumbar disc injuries . What is a lumbar disc?  Lumbar disc and vertebra A lumbar disc is located between each vertebral bone. They are somewhat comparable to a jelly donut with an outer layer of dense fibrous gristle like tissue, and an inner core of soft gel like tissue. They help hold the vertebrae together and allow for flexibility in the spine.  When we are young, the disc is very flexible, strong and resilient.... consider a brand new rubber band or washer from a household faucet...and it takes a lot to injure it.  Degenerated and Bulging Disc As we age the disc material become stiffer, less hydrated, less resistant to wear and injury.... just as the old rubber band or washer becomes dry and brittle. The disc gradually becomes thinner and pus

Lumber Disc Injury, Herniated Disc, Bulging Disc, Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Spinal Traction Therapy

Lumber Disc Injury, Herniated Disc, Bulging Disc, Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Spinal Traction Therapy Lumbar disc injuries range from strained tissue, to a bulging disc, to complete herniation.    The pain and disability is usually proportional to the degree of injury and complications, especially if a bulging or herniated disc is pressing on a nerve.  At times, a disc can herniate with minimal pain or disability. It is usually the tissues around the disc that cause the most pain. Similarly, there can be much pain with even a relatively minor disc injury.   A lumbar disc injury, as with a broken ankle or sprained knee, needs to be respected lest it becomes a chronic if not permanent disability. The problem is because we can't actually see the injured tissue and many people just try to tough their way through the injury ... or fail to recognize what they are doing to aggravate it.... and make it worse. An indication that a disc is pressing on a nerve is typically pain radia