A herniated disk is also known as a slipped, ruptured or bulging disk. It’s one of the most common causes of neck, back and leg pain. Most of the time, herniated disks heal on their own or with simple home-care measures. A herniated disk is an injury of the backbone. You have a series of bones (vertebrae) in your spine, stretching from the base of your skull to your tailbone. Between your vertebrae are round cushions called disks. The disks act as buffers between your bones, allowing you to bend and move with ease. When one of these disks tears or leaks, it’s called a herniated disk. Disks have soft, gel-like centers and a firmer outer layer, like a jelly doughnut. With time, the outer layer weakens and can crack. A herniated disk happens when the inner “jelly” substance pushes through the crack. The leaked material may press on nearby spinal nerves. Herniated disk symptoms vary depending on where the problem is in your spine. Symptoms worsen with movement and get better with rest. Having a herniated disk can make you reluctant to move. But don’t head to bed — too little movement can make the pain worse when you get up again because muscles stiffen. Try to stay active and follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations for stretching. Gentle movement coupled with an over-the-counter pain reliever helps most people feel better in a few weeks. Dr. Prateek Singh at DELHI TRAUMA SPINE & JOINTS CLINIC is a specialist for herniated disks.
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