What Is A Slipped Disc?
The discs in your back sit within the spine. The spine is made up of a number of blocks called vertebrae. In between each vertebrae there is a rubbery disc.
The disc is like a shock absorber. Anytime there is a sudden load on the back then the discs are great for absorbing it.
But the problem comes when the disc suffers from wear and tear. Bad posture and incorrect lifting will cause damage to the spine including the discs over time.
Often what happens is that a particularly bad lift will rupture a disc. When this happens, the gooey liquid inside the disc will leak out and get close to the nerves. This will give an incredible shooting pain that many people say is the worst pain that they have ever felt.
The best thing to do if you think you have a slipped disc is to contact your doctor who will refer you to a specialist back doctor.
Do not go to your chiropractor. Chiropractors only manipulate the back to give you some instant relief. A slipped disc is a medical condition that a chiropractor is simply not qualified to deal with.