How Do You Identify A Ruptured Disk?
A ruptured disk involves the disks found in the spinal column that help provide movement and support for the spine. A ruptured disk is a disk that has slipped or moved out of place. Normally, the spine is able to bend and flex, but the presence of a ruptured disk prevents such movement. The disk is a cushion or pad that is soft and filled with a gel-like substance that grows harder as an individual ages. These disks act like buffers and provide cushioning between the vertebrae of the spine. Learning how to identify symptoms of a ruptured disk may help to prevent complications such as muscle loss and weakness or long-term injury. Notice if you are experiencing shooting pains in the spine. This is often the first signs of a back injury. The spine provides protection for millions of nerve pathways that span from the brain to every other part of the human form. Pay attention to any type of pain that seems to originate in the spinal area or pain that seems to shoot down the buttocks to the
