Symptoms:
- Severe pain on one side of the body
- Radiating pain down into the legs or sometimes even feet
- Tingling or pins-and-needles sensations
- Numbness or weakness in the buttocks, legs or feet
- Shooting,unexplainable pain that worsens at night
Tests to diagnose:
- X-ray
- CT scan
- MRI
Note: X-rays do not detect herniated discs.They are used only to rule out other possibilites of back pain like infections,tumors or a broken bone.
Treatment:
| Non surgical methods | Partially invasive methods |
| Anti-Inflammatory Medications or steroid injections | Disectomies |
| Physiotherapy,massage therapy and yoga (any physical exercise) | Laminectomies |
| Lifestyle changes (Quit smoking,lose weight) | Spinal fusions |
Refer to the link below for more detailed information:
https://spinecare.luminhealth.com/conditions/slipped-disc/