Herniated Discs Can Cause Lower Back Pain

Herniated disc - just the name brings shivers down my spine! More serious than a muscle strain it is one of the more common causes of back complaints. What is a herniated disc? How can it be treated? How can it be prevented? Discs are the cushion of material between your spinal. You have twenty three of these discs. Each one acts as a cushion between the vertebrae. Disc consists of a tough outer membrane and a soft inner layer. When too much pressure is placed on the discs some of the material can (more…)