Problem In Lumber Spine - How Can It Be Treated?

Herniated discs can happen at any age but they usually happen to people in their 20s and 30s. Factors that increase the likelihood of a herniated disc are weight, genetics and occupation. When a person is overweight it puts additional stress on their lower back that increases the chances of a herniated disc. Some people have a predisposition of herniated discs through inheritance while the occupations of some people increase their chances of disc herniation.

Disc herniation is the breakdown of fibrous cartilage material that makes up the inter-vertebral disc. The cause of herniated disc is simple wear and tear of the disc from repeated movement over time. Due to aging, spinal discs lose some of their water content making the discs less supple and hence more liable to break. Disc herniation can also occur if you lift objects without bending at the knee or twisting when lifting a heavy item. The lumbar spine is most prone to this type of dislocation.

The inter-vertebral discs which are located between the vertebral bodies of your spine act to cushion the spine against stress. These discs can rupture or herniate if the outer layer of the disc weakens. More than 90% of herniated discs get better on their own with short rest or treatment such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications and spine injections. Surgery is mostly not required.

Orthopaedic surgery is a surgical procedure to remedy fractured or dislocated joints. There are two types of reduction-open and closed. In closed reduction, the dislocated bone is brought back to its normal anatomical position without surgery. Contrary to that, open reduction involves surgery to remedy dislocated bone.