ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR
A slipped prolapsed/herniated) disc can happen for a variety of reasons, such as degenerative ageing changes in the disc tissue, exercising too hard or not enough, lifting heavy objects the wrong way, vibration from driving or operating machinery, or being overweight.
If the prolapse increases, there may be pressure on the nerve behind the disc, causing pain, tingling or numbness, and sometimes weakness in the leg, or bladder or bowel problems. Other symptoms are lower back pain, numbness or tingling in shoulders, back, arms, hands, legs or feet, and neck pain, plus problems bending or straightening, muscle