Back pain is an all-too-familiar issue for millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s from sitting at a desk too long, lifting heavy weights, or working out, this painful condition often affects your daily life.
Unfortunately, many people fail to realize that back pain can be more than just soreness. It can signal a more serious medical condition, such as cancer, kidney stones, or even a spinal problem like herniated discs.
A herniated disc occurs when the soft cushion between the bones in your spine slips out of place and protrudes outwards. When this happens, it can pinch nearby nerves, causing pain and numbness in your back, neck, arms, or legs. In more serious cases, a herniated disc can cause a spinal cord injury by pressing on spinal nerves or the spine itself, leading to myelopathy.
