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Slipped Disc Symptoms: Spine is the most important part of our body, it not only helps in keeping the body straight, but also protects the nerves that reach the rest of the body from the brain. But when there is a disturbance in the spinal cord, these problems can be caused by many types of physical problems, such as back pain, neck pain, numbness in the hands and feet, numbness, tingling, or difficulty in walking.
Often people complain of constant tingling, numbness or pain in the hands or feet. Sometimes it is caused by normal fatigue or stretch in the veins, but if these symptoms persist repeatedly or long, then it can also be a sign of a serious problem related to the spine. According to experts, there are some diseases of the spine which directly affects the veins and muscles of our hands and feet.
How neck pain is connected to spinal cord
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Akhilesh Yadav at Max Hospital It is said that there are a total of 33 vertebrae (total segment of the spinal cord) in the kirdh bone, which contains discs. This disc makes our body flexible. Simultaneously protects the veins. When the disc slips or pressure on the veins for some reason, it can be felt to the hands or feet in the form of pain, tingling or weakness. It is called 'Cervical Radiculopathy' (neck pressure) or 'lumbar radiculopathy' (pressure in the waist) in medical language.
Cervical spondylitis may be behind pain in hand
If the pain in your hands starts from the neck and going downwards, it can be a sign of cervical spondylitis. It causes wear or swelling in the upper bones of the spine, causing the veins to press and the pain goes to the fingers. Many times it can also make hands numb or reduce the strength of catching.
If there is pain in the feet, then the waist testing is necessary
If there is a persistent irritation, stretch, weakness or pain in the legs- especially spreading from the waist, it can be caused by lumber spondylitis or slip disc. Due to pressure on the vein of the waist, the pain spreads throughout the feet and there may be difficulty in walking.
When to contact the doctor
– If the pain has been made for several weeks continuously
-If your hands and feet start to numb or feel weakness
-If pain is more at night and there is no relief even after resting
-If it is difficult to walk or hold things with hands
Treatment and rescue
According to the seriousness of the problem, treatment may require physiotherapy, pain reliever, muscle strengthening exercise, or in some cases surgery.
Experts also recommend not to sit in the same position for a long time, maintain the correct posture of spine, and exercise regularly.
-Do not take pain in hands or feet lightly, especially if it is happening again and again. This can be a sign of the spinal disease of the body, which is necessary to identify and get treatment on time.
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