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A ruptured disc is a common condition that happens when one of the intervertebral discs in the spine produces a crack in its hard outer wall, permitting the shock absorbing, jellylike nucleus pulposus to be pushed out. This jellylike material can press and rub against the roots of nerves that branch off of the spinal cord, even the spinal cord itself.
Ruptured discs can be produced at any location in the spine. However, the majority develop in the lumbar (lower) spine, although many ruptured discs develop in the cervical (neck) region as well.
Causes of Ruptured Intervertebral Discs:
A ruptured intervertebral disc is usually the result of steady, age-related wear and tear. Intervertebral discs are made of soft but strong connective tissues and act as shock absorbers for the various pressures placed on the neck and back each and every day. As a person gets older, these discs slowly lose the elasticity and water content that make them supple, and as a result, small cracks/gaps can develop in the outer wall (annulus fibrosus).
More uncommon causes of a ruptured disc may include a sudden traumatic injury such as a car crash or instances where people are involved in daily lifting of heavy items.
SYMPTOMS OF RUPTURED INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS:
Back pain
Neck pain
Numbness
Muscle weakness or spasms
Tingling
Loss or bladder or bowel control
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