2. Spinal disks are rubbery pads between
the vertebrae, the specialized bones that
make up the spinal column. Doctors call
them intervertebral disks. Each disk is a
flat, circular capsule about an inch in
diameter and one-quarter inch thick.
3. • Dessicated Disc
The disc loses its
fluid content and
degenerates
down to a rough,
worn-down or
worn-out
appearance. This
occurs as the
bones begin to
fuse to each
other.
4. •Prolapsed Disc
A prolapsed disc often
causes severe lower back
pain. The disc often
presses on a nerve root
which can cause pain and
other symptoms in a leg. In
most cases, the symptoms
ease off gradually over
several weeks.
5. •Herniated Disc
A herniated disk refers
to a problem with one
of the rubbery cushions
between the individual
bones that stack up to
make your spine.
6. •Disc Tear
When the outer lining
of a disc "tears," its
center may rupture
and press a spinal
nerve against the bony
surface of a vertebra.
This condition is often
referred to as a
ruptured disc.
7. •Bulging Disc
A bulging disc injury is a
common spine injury
sustained to your spine's
intervertebral disc. It can
occur in your lumbar spine
thoracic spine or your
cervical spine A bulging disc
can commonly be referred
to as a slipped disc or
a protruding disc.
