Causes Of Herniated Discs

If you don't plan to go to the doctor, or you are looking for a quick fix before you actually get there, there are several key things to think about including the potential cause of this pain. 

While it is strongly recommended that you do visit the doctor for long term help, you may need to find some help right away and the goal here will be to have the best possible understanding if this is the condition that you have.

The overall condition is caused by the wear and tear of the discs in the spinal column.  It is natural and normal that as you age the discs located here will slowly lose some of the fluid that is stored between the discs.  This fluid is in fact what helps you to be flexible, bending and moving in any direction. 

For most people, there are injuries to these sacks that cause the liquid to leak out.  Even small injuries will cause small tears in these sacks that go without notice until they become significant.  When the fluid, which is actually like a thick jelly, starts to seep out, it causes a bulge which often can rupture. 

Two types of situations cause most of the injuries to these sacks.  One is a sudden heavy pressure or strain on the lower back.  If for some reason you turn hard and too fast, you may squeeze the fluid from within while doing so.  This sudden condition can also be a result of an injury to this area of the body.