Registered Chiropractor
註冊脊醫
Doctor of Chiropractic
D'Youville College, USA
Whampoa & Hung Hom
Near Whampoa MTR
Overview
About Herniated Disc
A herniated disc happens when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through its tougher outer layer, sometimes irritating nearby nerves. It most often affects the lower back or neck.
Not every herniated disc causes pain, many are found incidentally, but when it does press on a nerve, symptoms can extend beyond the spine itself.
Common symptoms
- Localized back or neck pain
- Pain, numbness or tingling radiating into an arm or leg
- Pain that worsens with sitting, bending or coughing
- Muscle weakness in the affected limb
- Symptoms that ease when lying down
Possible causes
- Age-related disc degeneration
- Repeated heavy lifting with poor technique
- Sudden twisting or high-impact injury
- Excess body weight increasing spinal load
- Genetic predisposition
When to seek urgent medical care
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Progressive weakness or numbness in the legs
- Severe, unrelenting pain unaffected by position
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If any of the above apply to you, seek medical attention promptly.
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