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Slipped Disc Pain

The location of slipped disc pain is sometimes difficult for a patient to describe, because it can be felt throughout the body and can vary in levels of intensity. The location of the affected disc usually will determine which part of the body that experiences the pain. For example, a slipped disc in the lumbar spine can cause symptoms in the lower back, buttocks, pelvic region, legs, and feet. Conversely, symptoms of a cervical slipped disc will most often be concentrated in the neck, shoulders, arms, and hands. Headaches are also a common discomfort felt by patients who have slipped discs.

The severity of slipped disc pain varies from person to person. Some people have slipped discs with no symptoms at all, while others experience crippling pain, tingling, weakness, and numbness in the extremities. The intensity of pain you feel is largely determined by the amount of displaced disc matter placing pressure on the nerve roots or spinal cord. Typically, the more pressure on the nerve tissues, the more severe the symptoms.

The lifestyle you lead can also determine the severity of your slipped disc pain. Certain activities, such as those that require sudden twisting movements, can place added stress on your ruptured disc. Practicing good body mechanics and proper lifting techniques, as well as maintaining a healthy body weight, are a few ways to minimize the severity of your slipped disc symptoms.

There are also a number of conservative treatments used to manage slipped disc pain. Oftentimes, simply getting a few days of bed rest can be enough to keep symptoms at bay. Other treatments like hot and cold therapy, massage, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications also can provide relief. Patients with more severe symptoms may find relief from prescription medications or steroid injections.

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In the rare case that slipped disc pain is unresponsive to conservative slipped disc treatments, patients may opt for back surgery. Many individuals shy away from traditional back surgery because of the lengthy recovery time and severe tissue damage that accompany it. Fortunately, breakthrough endoscopic technology has enabled slipped disc symptoms to be effectively treated in an outpatient setting using minimally invasive techniques. Laser Spine Institute (LSI) performs these procedures with an extremely high success rate, easing symptoms in as little as a few days. Contact LSI today for a free MRI or CT scan review and to learn how our gentle, minimally invasive procedures can help you reclaim your life.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.