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An injury which causes a herniated disc can be very painful. It happens when a disc is pushed out of its normal shape and comes to rest on the spinal cord which runs down the backbone area. This cord is where the brain sends the messages to other parts of the body. It has been called a slipped disc but this is misleading.

Each vertebra in the spine has a disc between it which acts as a cushion as the back is moved during daily activity. Injuries to discs can occur from repeated heavy lifting, a fall or accident and stress which can often change the chemistry of the body. The disc injury can be sudden or occur over some time.

When it happens it can do so quite suddenly with intense debilitating pain. Movement can be limited for a short time due to the pain and it is a good idea not to sit as this will most likely aggravate the pain. Treatment will depend on how bad the herniation is.

To understand the reason for this, when the back is straight the discs have an even pressure on them, whether this is laying down or standing up. When a person bends over the discs go from being even to having pressure on certain discs that take the weight of the bending. This can often be the lower back where most of this problem can occur. However this can also occur in the neck area as well.

So when an injury like this happens it is often a good idea to lay down on a bed that can support the back but is comfortable. A small pillow put under the knees may help with some relief but this will be up to that person who will know if it helps.

Taking pain relief at this stage is often a good idea and moving as little as possible may allow the disc inflammation to settle somewhat. A soft ice pack at this stage, ten minutes every hour should help to reduce inflammation but only use this for the first day. A heat pack after this may be more beneficial but in the event it causes pain discards this idea.

When the person has a need to go to the toilet the best way is to roll over and try to bend the back as little as possible and minimize sitting. Walk carefully and without any sharp movement if possible.

Once the pain has subsided enough then a visit to a doctor or chiropractor may be advisable to ascertain the damage. This pain and stiffness may be a problem for several weeks if the injury requires rest. This is possibly one of the best things to help the disc go back to some sort of normal shape. Minimizing the amount of sitting for the first week will also help. It is a good idea to ascertain what has caused the injury in the first place and be careful not to do the same thing again. Try to manage the problem so it does not occur again.

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