Health Tip: Signs of a Herniated Disk

HealthDay – 8 mins ago (HealthDay News) -- Disks in the spinal column are soft, rubbery pads wedged between the bones of the spine. They help the spine bend and flex.

When a disk ruptures (herniates), the contents can press against or irritate nearby nerves, causing pain and discomfort. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says symptoms of a herniated disk include:

Weakness that affects one leg or one arm.A numb or tingling sensation in one arm, one leg or one side of the buttocks.In less frequent cases, loss of bowel or bladder control.A burning pain in the neck, an arm or a shoulder.

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