Pinched nerves often trigger back pain.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Herniated disk or pinched nerves is a condition that quite often triggers back pain. This condition occurs when the spinal cord tears so that the contents of the bearing protrude.
Herniated disk most commonly occurs in the lower spine. However, this condition can also occur in spinal column neck and the middle of the spine, as reported Medical News Today. The contents of this “leaking” spinal cushion carry chemicals that can irritate the nerves in the affected area and cause inflammation and pain.
The contents of these pads can also put pressure on nearby nerves and cause pain. Symptoms that appear on herniated disk will largely depend on which areas are affected.
In general, these symptoms can range from pain, tingling or numbness in the legs, to muscle weakness. Pinched nerves can also cause loss of control in urinating and defecating, weakness in the legs, and lower back pain.
One of the risk factors for pinched nerves is age. Along with the aging process, the water content in the bone-bearing or disk will decrease and size disk getting thinner. This condition makes the space between the vertebrae narrow, making the area more susceptible to herniation.
Degeneration disk It is more common in men aged 20-50 years. Moreover, if the man uses the back muscles instead of the legs when lifting heavy objects.
Other risk factors of herniated disk are obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and repetitive activities that put a strain on the spine. Frequent driving can also contribute to a pinched nerve, as the vibrations from the car’s engine can put additional pressure on the spine.
“It is also believed that smoking will reduce the oxygen supply to the body disk and causes rapid degeneration,” explained the team of experts from OrthoInfo, as reported by ExpressWednesday (6/7/2022).
Most pinched nerve conditions usually improve slowly over a few days to weeks. In addition, there are several efforts that can be done to relieve the symptoms.
