What is Slip Disc or Herniated Disc?

A slipped disc is also known as a Herniated disc or bulging disc.

A slipped disc or herniated disc is a medical condition in which the jelly-like substance in the inner ring of a disc (present in the bones) pokes out through the outer ring due to any defect or injury.

As our spine or backbone is made up of a number of bones stacked onto each other. The Spine (backbone) consists of 7 bone in the cervical spine, 12 in the thoracic spine, five in the lumbar spine, 5 in sacrum region and 4 in the coccyx region.

These bones are supported comfortably by disks, these discs help in protecting the bones from various shocks in daily routine like walking, lifting, twisting, running or holding things, etc.

Every disc in the bones has two parts:

A soft and jelly-like inner portion and

A hard and strong outer ring.

Any defect or injury in the inner portion can cause the disc to poke out through the outer ring. This condition is known as a slipped disk (herniated disc). It causes pain and weakness in the back. It can even compress nearby nerves which results in extreme pain, numbness, and weakness in legs and arms. Slip Disc can occur anywhere in the whole spine but mostly we observe it in the lower back or lumbar discs l4 l5 s1 (namings you see on your MRI Report). You can cure it with the help of yoga for slip disc l4 l5.

Causes of Slip Disc

A slipped disc may result from a number of causes, most common causes of the disease are:

Aging - Slipped disc is caused by gradual age-related wear and tear in the bones known as degeneration. With growing age, the discs lose their water content and elasticity which makes them more prone to splitting or rupturing with even a little strain. Lifting heavy objects. Unusual body movements like twisting and jumping while lifting heavy objects. Lifting objects without bending the knees. Sitting or standing in the wrong posture.

Risk Factors of Slipped Disc

Some common risk factors of the slipped disc are:

Occupation - Jobs that require manual work area at more risk. Weight - Overweight causes extra stress on the discs of the lower back. Genetics Sedentary Lifestyle - An inactive lifestyle can cause a slip disc. Wrong Lifting Techniques - Lifting objects with wrong lifting techniques can also lead to a slipped disc. Excessive driving or excessive physical activity. Deficiency of calcium. Smoking - Reduces oxygen supply to the discs which results in weaker discs.

In some very rare cases, a traumatic event may cause a slipped disc.

Symptoms of Slip Disc

A person affected from a slipped disc shows some signs and symptoms after a period of time. Some common signs and symptoms which can be seen in a slipped disc patient are:

Pain - Extreme back pain or pain in thighs, buttocks, calf. Pain in legs, foot, shoulders, and arms. Pain while performing daily activities like walking, running, etc. Numbness - Numbness in many body parts that are connected by the affected nerve. Weakness - During Slipped Disc, many body parts get weak, you may be unable to lift or hold objects. Difficulty in controlling bowel movements. A burning sensation or aching in the affected area. Swelling in one part of the body. Unable to sit or stand in one place for a long period of time. Irritation, lack of peace of mind, stress.

In general, the Patient affected with a slipped disc faces problems in almost all the daily tasks and his/her life gets severely affected. It can be closely compared to disability.

Therapeutic Iyengar Yoga for Slip Disc

A slipped disc can be cured by therapeutic yoga treatment, the treatment of Yoga for slip disc is assisted by a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet. With the help of yoga for slip disk, you can easily get relief from slip disc pain and save yourself from complicated surgeries.

If you are waiting outside an operation theatre, then please stop for a while and try our Iyengar yoga treatment for the slipped disc to save your precious health along with your time and money.

As slip disc patient is not in the condition to practice asanas. But with us, with our Therapeutic Yoga method, you can do this. Let’s take a look at Therapeutic iyengar yoga for slip disc which is performed with the help of props for the treatment of slipped disc. With the use of props, anyone can perform even the most difficult Yoga for slip disc within minutes.

Props are effective for beginners, people above 40 years of age, less flexible people, children, people with some disease or disability but strictly need a certified and experienced Therapeutic yoga teacher for the supervision.