Slip Disc: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments in Delhi NCR - Dr. Sanyam Jain

Our spine is composed of 24 bones called vertebrae, that are placed on top of one another and soft cushion like material present in between the two vertebral bones called Slip Disc Treatment in Delhi NCR which acts as a shock absorber and allows free movement at the spine . When the outer layer of the intervertebral disc i.e. annulus ruptures, the internal content of the disc called nucleus comes out, it is called a Slip Disc Pain Symptoms which may or may not compress the nerve in the spine. 

Not only is this a mechanical compression of the nerves, but the disk material also releases chemical irritants that contribute to nerve inflammation. When a nerve root is irritated, there may be pain, numbness, and weakness in one or both of your legs, a condition called sciatica.

Age-Related Degeneration: With age, normal wear and tear on our spines can cause slip disc to weaken.

Sudden Trauma or Injury: A jerk, fall, or twisting steps can all cause damage to a slip disc.

Heavy Lifting: Lifting heavy objects wrongly can put too much pressure on the spinal discs.

Repetitive Strain: Repeated physical activities, particularly those that require bending and twisting, raise the risk of disc injury.

Genetic Predisposition: Family history can play a role, since some people may inherit a predisposition to disc degeneration.

Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of regular exercise can cause weakened back muscles, which can contribute to disc problems.

Obesity: Excess body weight puts stress on the spine, which can lead to disc problems..

Smoking: Smoking decreases the oxygen supply to the spinal discs, which can speed up degeneration.

• Jobs that involve sudden movements, twisting and turning, heavy weight lifting, and repetitive motions increases the risk for damage over disc which can lead to herniation of disc.
• Weak muscles and a sedentary lifestyle also contribute to slip disc treatment near me.
• Improper weight lifting, Overweight, Frequent driving and smoking also makes them vulnerable for herniated disc.

• Low back pain is the first symptom of a herniated disc.
• Pain and numbness in legs –symptoms of Sciatica. 
• Neurological weakness in legs -foot drop
• Tingling burning sensations in the back and legs
• Loss of bladder or bowel control( Cauda equina syndrome). 
• Saddle anesthesia: In this, the Slip Disc Treatment in Delhi NCR compresses the nerves, and the person loses sensations on the inner thighs, back of legs, and around the rectum.

The doctor would first like to examine the patient and see about the origin of symptoms and will assess signs of sciatica. Finally, if necessary, the doctor will ask for a few scanning and imaging tests such as X-rays and MRI to better see through the condition and plan treatment.

Untreated slipped discs might result in more slipped discs or nerve problems. Some notable problems of a falling disc include:

Cauda Equina Nerves: A uncommon disorder in which nerve impulses separate from the receptor organ or physically part. In this situation, the individual may lose control of their bladder or bowels.

Saddle Anesthesia: A slipped disc compresses nerves, causing loss of sensation in the inner thighs, back of the legs, and around the rectum.

Sciatica: If the herniated disc is in the lumbar region, the risk of developing sciatica increases. Sciatica arises when the sciatic nerve is squeezed by a herniated disc.

The Slip Disc Treatment in Delhi NCR varies with the intensity of protrusion of slipped disc and the pain, numbness and other symptoms present.

The first line of management for slipped disc is the conservative measures that includes Hot/Cold fomentation with back muscles healing exercise program that strengthens and stretches a particular set of muscles to improve flexibility and relieve muscle stress due to herniated disc.

Also, you can consult your doctor or with Dr. Sanyam Jain Which is the Best Spine Surgeon in Delhi NCR and he will provide you Muscular relaxation and Pain relief medicines with nerve soothing agents.

2. Spinal Injection – It may be Epidural steroid injection/Caudal Block/Selective Nerve root block Injection.

An injection of a mixture of drugs including corticosteroid and local anesthetist into the space around the nerve may provide pain relief by reducing inflammation.

It is important to note that these nonsurgical treatments do not heal the herniated disk. Rather, they can help relieve your symptoms while your body works to heal the disk. In many cases, the disk herniation naturally dissolves over time and is reabsorbed by the body.

If the symptoms do not subside in six to eight weeks, the doctor might recommend surgery. A very few percentage of patients for lumbar disk herniation will require surgery. Approx 95% of the patients with Slip Disc Treatment in Delhi NCR will get better with conservative line of management only. 

Surgery is recommended only when there is no improvement from the conservative measures and physiotherapy or for patients who are experiencing the following symptoms:

• Muscle weakness
• Difficulty walking
• Loss of bladder or bowel control

The surgery will aim at removing the extra prolapsed part of the disc and relieve the nerve from pinching or in some cases, the surgery may include the change in entire disc called fusion surgery. 

The surgery advised may be :

MISS surgery– Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery(Microscopic Endoscopic Discectomy) done through a small keyhole incision with very less blood loss and fast recovery with early ambulation. 

Fusion Surgery– MISS TLIF surgery in which the two or more vertebral bones are conjoined into a unit structure, giving it the required stability.

• Use safe lifting techniques: Bend and lift from your knees, not your waist.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Remain hydrated.
• Do not remain seated for long periods; get up and stretch periodically.
• Do exercises to strengthen the muscles in your back, legs, and abdomen.