Central disc herniation

Question 1

Central disc herniation

Define:

Answer 1

A central disc prolapse occurs when the center of a spinal disc pushes out into the spinal column, where it can possibly compress the spinal cord or nerve roots branching off from the spinal cord. The most common cause of this and other disc issues is the natural aging process

• a type of herniated disc that affects spinal cord and nerve roots

Question 2

Central Disc herniation

Symptoms:

Answer 2

- symptoms:

radiating pain, burning, tingling, numbness, muscle weakness

Question 3

Central disc herniation

Caused by**:

Answer 3

- causes:

ageing, degenerative disc disease, genetics, trauma, poor lifting posture/techniques

(similar/related to disc herniation and radicular syndromes – see above)