A herniated disc can happen anywhere along your spine, although it usually occurs in the lower back and neck. This condition is also known as bulging, protruding, or ruptured disc.

Discs cushion the bones that make up the spine in the back. These discs function as shock absorbers for the spinal bones. When a disc is described as “slipping”, it does not really “slip”. The flexibility of the spinal discs decreases over time, causing fluid that functions as a lubricant between the spinal bones to drain out. This results in the spinal bones becoming brittle and fractured. Besides that, a slipped disc may put a strain on and irritate the spinal nerves. Slipped discs are the result of normal wear and tear in many people.

The following are some of the most prevalent reasons for a slipped disc:

• Age – Your spinal discs naturally and progressively lose fluid capacity as you get older. Degenerative disc disease is the name for this condition.
• Occupation – Physically demanding jobs that require lifting, pushing, bending and twisting heavy items with your back muscles rather than your legs might result in a herniated disc.
• Weight – Being overweight puts additional strain on your lower back discs.
• Continuous driving – Sitting for lengthy periods of time, along with the vibrations from the automobile engine, can cause strain on your spine and discs.
• Inactive lifestyle – Lack of exercise can lead to a variety of health problems, including a herniated disc.
• Smoking – It is thought that smoking reduces the oxygen flow to the discs, causing them to degenerate more quickly.

• Dull pain on one side of the body.
• You may experience pain when you cough, sneeze or move into certain postures.
• A compressed nerve causes numbness, tingling, or burning sensations.
• Experience pain when sitting, or worsen when standing, walking, or bending.
• Muscle spasms or weakness that impairs your ability to lift or hold objects.
• You may have balance difficulties or limp due to weakness and/or pain.
• Reaction times are slow.
• Difficulty standing from a sitting position.
• Inability to stay in one posture for long periods of time.
• Bad posture.
• Inability to control the discharge of faeces and urine.