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The spine contains 23
spacers between the vertebrae called the discs. These discs are composed
of two portions. The central portion is a pulpy, gel-like material called
the nucleus pulposis. Forming a flexible, closed container around the
nucleus is the annulus fibrosis which consists of cartilage rings which
adhere strongly to each spinal bone. When these cartilage rings become
damaged and fissured, the inner nucleus can seep into these fissure and
cause the edge of the disc to bulge and put direct pressure on delicate
nerves. The term “slipped disc” is inaccurate in that discs do not slip,
but actually bulge or herniate. The annulus fibrosis can become damaged
through subluxation and lack of movement in a spinal joint. Lack of motion
in a spinal joint will inhibit the disc’s normal pumping action causing it
to dehydrate. The dehydrated cartilage becomes brittle and is prone to
cracks and fissures. Disc herniations can lead to excruciating pain.
Common medical treatments include corticosteroid shots, nerve blocks and
spinal surgery.
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Herniated
Disc
Chiropractic and Disc Herniations