How do you know if you slipped a disc in your back?

How do you know if you slipped a disc in your back?

A pinched nerve in the low back usually is perceived as radiating down the leg. Sometimes, nerves can be pinched and the only symptoms may be numbness and weakness in the arm or leg without pain. Other symptoms include tingling, burning, electric, and a hot/cold sensation.

Can you walk with a slipped disc in your back?

While it may be tempting to refrain from all physical activity while you're experiencing the pain or discomfort of a slipped disc, this can lead to muscle weakness and joint stiffness. Instead, try to remain as active as possible through stretching or low-impact activities such as walking.

What is the fastest way to heal a herniated disc?

Don't medically investigate back pain until it's met at least three criteria: (1) it's been bothering you for more than about 6 weeks; (2) it's severe and/or not improving, or actually getting worse; and (3) there's at least one other “red flag”: age over 55 or under 20, painful to light tapping, fever/malaise, weight

Can a chiropractor fix a bulging disc?

Chiropractic care has been proven to be an effective treatment for bulging discs and the pain they can cause. Bulging discs often get confused with herniated discs when they're actually not the same thing at all.

How painful is a slipped disc?

If your herniated disk is in your lower back, you'll typically feel the most pain in your buttocks, thigh and calf. Pain is often described as sharp or burning. Numbness or tingling. People who have a herniated disk often have radiating numbness or tingling in the body part served by the affected nerves.