DISC BULGE
🦴 Herniated Disc: Relief for Lower Back & Leg Pain
Expert Spinal Care by Dr. A. Mohan Krishna
A herniated disc (sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disc) is a common cause of lower back and leg pain. Your spinal discs act as “shock absorbers” between your vertebrae. When a disc herniates, the soft, jelly-like center pushes through a tear in the tough outer ring, often pressing on nearby nerves. ⚡🚶♂️
🔍 Why Does It Happen?
Discs naturally lose some of their water content as we age, making them less flexible and more prone to tearing.
Wear and Tear: Gradual aging of the spine. ⏳
Improper Lifting: Using back muscles instead of leg muscles to lift heavy objects. 🏋️♂️💥
Sudden Strain: Twisting or turning awkwardly. 🔄
⚠️ Common Symptoms
A herniated disc most commonly affects the lower back (lumbar spine). You may feel:
Sciatica: A sharp, electric-shock-like pain that travels from the buttock down the back of the leg. ⚡🦵
Lower Back Pain: A dull or throbbing ache in the lumbar region. 😫
Numbness or Tingling: “Pins and needles” in the foot or leg. 🦶
Weakness: Difficulty lifting your foot or a feeling of heaviness in the leg. 📉
How Dr. A. Mohan Krishna Helps You
How Dr. A. Mohan Krishna Helps YouThe good news is that for most people, a herniated disc will improve on its own with conservative care! 
1. Expert Diagnosis 
Dr. Mohan Krishna will perform a physical exam, including a “Straight Leg Raise” test to see if moving your leg triggers back or leg pain.
MRI Scan: This is the best tool to see exactly which disc is herniated and which nerve is being pinched.
2. Non-Surgical Treatment (The First Line of Defense) 💊
Rest: Brief rest (1–2 days) followed by gentle movement. 🛌
Medication: Anti-inflammatories to reduce swelling around the nerve. 💊
Physical Therapy: Specific exercises to strengthen the core and take pressure off the spine. 🏋️♂️
Epidural Steroid Injections: Injecting medicine near the nerve to provide powerful pain relief. 💉
3. Surgical Solutions 🏥 If the pain doesn’t improve after several weeks, or if you have significant muscle weakness, Dr. Mohan Krishna may recommend a Microdiscectomy.
This is a minimally invasive procedure where only the part of the disc pressing on the nerve is removed. 🛠️✅
🌟 Get Back to Your Best Self!
Don’t let nerve pain control your life. Get a professional evaluation and a personalized recovery plan from Dr. A. Mohan Krishna at Bones and Joints Clinic today. 🤝💨
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