SLIP DISC L5 S1

The L5 S1 disc is the most fragile and susceptible to protrusion since it gets more load than the other lumbar discs. This condition is also referred to as a slipped disc and it the most common cause of lower back pain.

It is very important to take care of it as soon as you find out that you have a L5 S1 disc protrusion. Not only will the pain become worse and worse, but a disc protrusion, also called bulging disc, is often just the preliminary phase of a more severe disc disease.

What is a disc protrusion?

Your back consists of a column of individual bones - or vertebrae - separated by small cushions - known as discs. These discs serve as shock-absorbing pads and are located between each vertebra.

When a disc is strained beyond its limit, the outer casing may bulge or rupture. The jelly-like inner substance can be squeezed or pushed out to the side or back and touch or put pressure on one of the spinal nerves. This is commonly called a disc protrusion, also known as a herniated disc or a ruptured disc.

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