What does a herniated disc feel like in lower back?
What does a herniated disc feel like in lower back?
Pain is often described as sharp or burning. Numbness or tingling. People who have a herniated disk often have radiating numbness or tingling in the body part served by the affected nerves.
Where does it hurt when you have a herniated disc?
In most people with herniated discs, the pain spreads over the buttocks and goes down the back of one thigh and into the calf. Some people have pain in both legs. Some people’s legs or feet feel numb or tingly. The pain from a herniated disc usually is worse when you are active and gets better when you are resting.
What causes a herniated disc in your lower back?
Your Spine and Your Nerves. Spinal discs act as shock absorbers between vertebrae.
How to treat a herniated disc in the lower back?
Rest. Take it easy for a few days.
When do you need surgery for a herniated disc?
– Back pain (with or without leg pain) – Neck pain (with or without arm pain) – Pain, weakness or numbness in affected regions of arms or legs, depending on the location of the herniated disc in the spine. – Difficulty in completing motor functions like walking and standing – Waiting for loss of bladder and bowel control is waiting too long
How long for herniated disc to heal without surgery?
How long such an injury can take to heal without surgery can be different from person to person. However, it’s common for herniated discs to heal in four to six weeks on average, and most of them heal without surgery. Unfortunately, there are factors that can increase how long your herniated disc takes to heal.
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