What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
3. Cracking
The outer walls of the spinal discs are made from a relatively flexible material. This helps them to absorb impacts without sustaining damage, while still providing the protection the spine needs. As time goes by, however, the outer walls of the spinal discs can develop cracks, and this can cause problems.
The walls of the discs contain nerves, meaning that cracks in the discs can be rather painful. The cracks can also become severe enough that the material inside the discs us able to push through. This is known as a herniated disc, or a slipped disc, and this can be very problematic for the patient indeed.
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