Herniation is the medical term used to describe the condition in which a body part escapes its normal anatomic position and occupies an abnormal position. In case of spinal disc the jelly like part of disc escapes the annular covering and encroaches upon the neural canal(space where nerves are normally present) this leads to pressure on nerve roots or the spinal cord leading to varied presentation
No weakness and quality of life not affected by symptoms – Careful observation, Medicines, and physiothjerapy, pain management injections.
If patient has developed weakness / quality of life is severely affected then surgical options are indicated.
1.Lumbar disc surgery
2.Cervical disc surgery
3.Dorsal disc Surgery