What causes symptoms of a ruptured disc?
When the disc ruptures and pushes out, the nerves may become trapped. A disc herniation may occur suddenly in an event such as a fall or an accident, or may occur gradually with repetitive straining of the lumbar spine. Often people who experience a ruptured disc already have lumbar spine arthritis, a problem that causes bone spurs and inflammatory tissue to take up some of the precious space around the nerves. When a disc ruptures, the space for the nerve is diminished and irritation of the nerve results.#10; Common symptoms of a herniated disc include: #10; • Leg Pain Most commonly experienced over the outside of the thigh, the lower leg, or foot. Shooting pain may be experienced coming all the way down the leg; patients often describe an electric shock type of symptom. • Parasthesias This is the medical word for abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness, or pins and needles. These symptoms may be experienced in the same region as painful sensations. • Muscle Weakness Because of
