Slipped disc. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal (side) section through the lower spine of a patient suffering from a slipped or herniated disc. The central part (dark blue,lower right) of one of the discs that separate the bones (vertebrae,light blue) of the spine has been forced through a weakened area of the disc,and is protruding into the spinal cord (beige strip,top to lower right). A slipped disc often occurs after a back injury or strain,causing back pain. It may compress the nerves of the spinal cord,resulting in tingling or numbness in the feet and legs. Treatment includes rest,anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy | |
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