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Causes of Slipped Disc

Are you suffering from Slipped Disc and want to know what must have caused it? Get valuable insights from Best Spine Surgeon in Mumbai, Dr Sameer Ruparel at Spine Solutions Clinic.

But first what is a slipped disc? Disc or intervertebral disc as is medically termed, is a cushion like structure placed between the two bones of spine and acts like a shock absorber. Behind the disc are the spinal nerves which supply power and carry sensations to and fro from the legs. Disc is made up of tough structure outside which surrounds a soft gelatinous structure known as nucleus pulpous which is rich in water content inside. This soft nucleus absorbs the shocks and maintains integrity of spine.

Degeneration or aging is extremely common and has been known to start as early as 20 or 30 years of age in 20-30 percent population and this percentage increases as age increases. As one ages, the water content within the nucleus gradually decreases thus reducing the shock absorbing capacity of spinal disc. When this is compounded with other factors like bending, twisting, lifting weights, smoking, etc which puts abnormal loads on the spine the disc slips from its original position and presses on the spinal nerves behind giving rise to radiating pain or tingling in legs which is commonly known as ‘sciatica’.

Hence, to avoid slipped disc in Mumbai, Dr Sameer Ruparel, best spine surgeon in Mumbai recommends to maintain good spine health by exercising regularly, taking walks, maintains adequate hydration , maintaining proper posture during lifting weights or sitting on floor.

If still you are unfortunate to suffer from slipped disc, consult our spine specialist, Dr Sameer Ruparel at the earliest at Spine Solutions Clinic with its locations across Mumbai in Ghatkopar, Dadar and Bandra-Lilavati Hospital.

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