How do I know that I have cartilage in the back?

A herniated disc in the back is a disease that occurs as a result of the presence of great pressure on the back vertebrae, especially the lumbar vertebrae, which affects the cartilage and leads to its protrusion. Here are a number of important pieces of information about the herniated disc in the following article.

How do I know that I have cartilage in the back?

How do I know that I have cartilage in the back?

A herniated disc, or as it is called (disc), is one of the cartilage diseases that occur as a result of several factors that lead to pressure on the vertebrae of the back, and thus a displacement of the cartilage occurs from its location, which causes pressure on the nerves in the vicinity of the cartilage, and a group of symptoms appears on the patient, the most famous of which is the feeling of semi-chronic pain.

What are the causes of herniated discs in the back? 

A person may be exposed to herniated disc for several reasons, including the following:

• Cartilage slippage can occur due to a significant increase in weight.
• Slipping can happen to people with spinal injuries.
• The disc affects people who do violent sports.
• Making sudden, quick movements can cause the cartilage to slip.
• Excessive stress or heavy work.
• Elderly people can suffer from a herniated disc.

Symptoms of a herniated disc in the back 

There are a group of signs that appear on a person with a herniated disc, which is as follows:

• Pain in the lower back.
• The pain extends to the arms and hands.
• Increased pain when doing simple activities, including sneezing.
• There is severe pain when bending the back.
• Difficulty moving the foot normally.
• Pain in the digestive system, especially the intestines.
• Difficulty controlling urine.
• In rare cases, there is numbness in the pelvic bones.

What is the back cartilage damage?

The body can be affected by the occurrence of discs in the vertebrae of the back because the slipping of the cartilage has an effect on the rest of the spine, which may extend to the arms and legs and increase the difficulty of movement. Here are some of the damages to the back cartilage, which are:

• The presence of atrophy in the nerves.
• difficulty walking
• Sharp pain when bending over.
• muscle weakness
• The feeling of lower back numbness.
• Leg pain when walking.

How to diagnose a herniated disc 

The doctor takes some important medical steps that determine the condition of the cartilage, the extent to which nerves are affected by slippage, and the condition of the affected vertebrae. The procedures are as follows:

• The doctor can start with a physical examination that determines the person’s condition.
• X-rays show the extent of cartilage damage.
• MRI can be used.

What is the treatment of cartilage in the back?

A herniated disc can affect many parts of the body, including the lower back and the leg. Indeed, there is more than one treatment method that is used in cases of a herniated disc, and there are medications and other home remedies that help return the cartilage to its position and work to improve the patient’s performance and coexist with slipping during the recovery period.

Steps to treat a herniated disc in the back 

• It is important for a chondroprotective patient to take a break.
• Reducing any effort or load on the back vertebrae.
• Work to reduce swelling through cold water compresses.
• Avoid standing or sitting for long periods.
• Correct sleeping and sitting positions to feel better in pain.
• Take appropriate medications, including muscle relaxants and analgesics.
• Doing special types of sports for herniated disc patients.

A person with a disc may feel an improvement in his daily performance of his usual activities and his feeling of pain improves, but sometimes he can perform medical surgery to treat the slip and correct his position or remove it according to his condition and the person begins to feel a great improvement after the surgery.

Is back cartilage surgery dangerous?

The herniated disc is one of the surgeries related to the back vertebrae, and it is safe and can be performed in more than one way, including regular surgeries or endoscopy, and laser can be used in some cases, and sometimes a person can have complications and must pay attention to them because following medical instructions after surgery may improve the condition of the patient.

Cartilage surgery risks in the back 

• Symptoms return again.
• Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid.
• Inflammation in the affected part.
• Nerve damage.
• There is a possibility of bacterial infection.

How long does back cartilage surgery take?

Cartilage surgery in the back to treat slipped cartilage works to remove the protruding part of the cartilage, which improves the patient’s feeling of pain and begins to control the foot again and walk better. This process may take a period of 80 to 90 minutes at most.