Spinal disc herniation

Few people know that the spine has built-in shock absorbers that facilitate movement and reduce stress. These are intervertebral discs made of fibrous tissue, cartilage, and a soft, gel-like nucleus pulposus. A herniated disc occurs when the fibrous ring surrounding the intervertebral disc tears, allowing the "filling" (nucleus pulposus) to protrude and escape. A herniated disc is often a complication of osteochondrosis. When the cartilage tissue of the disc collapses into the spongy material of the vertebrae above or below, it is referred to as a Schmorl’s hernia.

Depending on the location of the deformed disc, the symptoms can vary:

• Localized pain (directly over the hernia site).
• Radiating pain (along the nerve pathway, caused by compression of a nerve ending).
• Numbness or tingling in the area controlled by the affected nerve root.
• Weakness or partial loss of sensation in the limbs.
• Headaches, high blood pressure, dizziness.
• Pelvic organ dysfunction, if the herniated disc is in the lumbar-sacral region and affects the motor fibers of the spinal nerve roots.

It is not advisable to self-diagnose or treat hernias. At the Marusych Center in Kryvyi Rih, experienced specialists can not only diagnose the condition but also offer a comprehensive, effective, and safe therapy. This approach quickly alleviates unpleasant symptoms and addresses the underlying causes.