{"id":4364,"date":"2021-07-28T14:37:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T18:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunsetchiropractor.com\/?p=4364"},"modified":"2023-10-19T12:51:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T16:51:18","slug":"what-causes-spinal-disc-damage-herniations-bulges-protrusions-extrusion-sequestered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunsetchiropractor.com\/en\/what-causes-spinal-disc-damage-herniations-bulges-protrusions-extrusion-sequestered\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Spinal Disc Damage Herniations, Bulges, Protrusions, Extrusion, Sequestered?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (discs) between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine.<\/p>\n

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What Causes Spinal Disc Damage Herniations, Bulges, Protrusions, Extrusion, Sequestered? – A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions<\/p><\/div>\n

A spinal disk is a little like a jelly donut, with a softer center encased within a tougher exterior. Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a herniated disk occurs when some of the softer “jelly” pushes out through a tear in the tougher exterior.<\/p>\n

Throughout our lives, we have physical stress on our body, some being acute such as falls, traumas, accidents and others which can be chronic such as sitting for long periods, working at a desk for long periods, using computers or phones or even just standing for long periods.<\/p>\n

These physical stresses may cause us to lose our normal alignment placing the spine in a weakened position.<\/p>\n

At first, this causes no pain but, as the spinal structures are continuously abnormally loaded, they begin to break down leading to spinal damage and eventually the development of pain and functional loss.<\/p>\n

Asymmetrical loading of the disc as a result of abnormal alignment causes nuclei pulposi to shift, creating a concentrated pressure to eventually break down the annulus fibres.<\/p>\n

Decreased motion of the disc and joints prevents hydration and nutrients metabolic waste exchange causing dehydration and the development of discopathy AKA disc damage.<\/p>\n

A herniated disk can irritate nearby nerves and result in pain, numbness or weakness in an arm or leg. On the other hand, many people experience no symptoms from a herniated disk. Most people who have a herniated disk don’t need surgery to correct the problem.<\/p>\n

The 4 Types and Stages of Disc Herniations<\/p>\n

There are four stages of Disc Herniations<\/strong>
\n(1) disc protrusion
\n(2) prolapsed disc
\n(3) disc extrusion
\n(4) sequestered disc.<\/p>\n

Stages 1 and 2 are referred to as incomplete, where 3 and 4 are complete herniations<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nCall our office Today (305) 275-7474 <\/strong>for a FREE Phone, Whatsapp, or Zoom consultation<\/strong> so we can determine the cause of your symptoms, identify the damage, and design an individualized treatment plan to get back to enjoying the thing you love doing!<\/p>\n

https:\/\/sunsetchiropractor.com\/appointment\/<\/a><\/p>\n

We look forward to meeting you and helping you recover your health. You can get better! We can help! There is still hope !<\/p>\n

Dr. Rodolfo Alfonso, D.C.
\nDr. Mark N. Berry, D.C.
\nSunset Chiropractic and Wellness
\n8585 Sunset Dr.
\nSTE 102
\nMiami, Florida 33143
\n305-275-7474
\nwww.sunsetchiropractor.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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