herniated disc

A herniated disc is a spinal injury that occurs when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae rupture or bulge outward. This most often affects the lower back (lumbar spine) because it supports much of the body’s weight and absorbs stress from lifting, bending, and twisting. In Canadian workplaces—especially those involving manual labour, […]

Understanding a Herniated Disc A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner portion of a spinal disc pushes outward and irritates nearby nerves. Symptoms vary depending on where in the spine the disc is affected and which nerves are involved. Many people experience radicular symptoms, meaning symptoms that travel away from the spine and down