Disc Tears

Disc Tears typically occur after trauma or disc degeneration due to aging. If you think you’re suffering from pain caused by a disc tear, start your diagnosis below.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A DISC TEAR?

What Causes a Disc Tear?

A disc tear happens when the inner nerve endings emerge outside of the protective disc walls causing a herniation. This condition is most likely felt in the neck and lower back due to a sports injury, some type of trauma, or due to the natural aging process.

Most people experience a disc tear from disc generation caused by getting older in age. As you get older, the discs weaken, which leaves it at a higher risk of tearing. As the disc weakens, it loses flexibility and is easily impacted.

What Are the Symptoms of a Disc Tear?

The most common symptoms for a disc tear range from mild to severe pain. The intensity of the pain depends on the location of the tear and its size. Symptoms of a disc tear include:

Pain where the damaged disc is located
Numbness and tingling in the area of the damaged disc
Lack of reflexes in the affected extremities
Pain and muscle spasms in the neck, low or mid back
Radiating pain in the arms or legs
Loss of coordination

Are you experiencing the symptoms of a Disc Tear? Find out if you have this condition below.

HOW IS A DISC TEAR TREATED?

What Should I Do About Disc Tear Pain?

Depending on the location and size of your Disc Tear, conservative treatment could be the right plan for you. Common non-invasive Disc Tear treatment includes:

Rest
Heat or ice therapy
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories
Physical therapy
Epidural Steroid Injections

How Is a Disc Tear Treated?

Minimally invasive surgery to treat a disc tear is typically not needed as conservative treatments tend to be effective. However, if exhausting conservsative treatment does not improve your pain, then a minimally invasive disc tear surgery may become an option. Common minimally invasive surgeries used to treat disc tears include:

Microdiscectomy
Spinal fusion
Endoscopic spine surgeries

The experts at Oasis Orthopedic & Spine can help you understand your options and recommend a treatment plan based on the severity of your condition, its location, and any other symptoms you may be experiencing.

Whether your Disc Tear treatment is non-surgical or minimally invasive, seeking help is the first step. Find the right treatment for you with our treatment finder below.

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