Definition
A condition where the soft, gel-like centre of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the tough outer layer, potentially pressing on nearby nerves. It is the most common cause of sciatica and is also called a slipped or ruptured disc.
A condition where the soft, gel-like centre of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the tough outer layer, potentially pressing on nearby nerves. It is the most common cause of sciatica and is also called a slipped or ruptured disc.
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