Back Bone Dislocation - What You Need To Know?

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 Lumbar spine is located in the lower back region of the spine. It is situated between the rib cage and the pelvis and consists of 5 bones. It helps support the weight of the body and permit movement. The Lumbar and Thoracic spine are more prone to dislocation than any other part of the spinal cord.

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.

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.