You may be more familiar with the common name for a herniated disk, which is often called a "slipped disk." This occurs when nucleus tissue is moved from the center of one of the spinal column disks into the spinal canal. A herniated disk, also called a prolapsed disk or ruptured disk, causes extreme pain in the lower back and leg, or possibly in the neck and arm, depending on the location of the prolapsed disk.

A herniated disk can occur from accident or injury, or from gradual, repetitive straining of the lumbar spine over time. The most common symptoms of a herniated disk include leg pain which feels like an electric shock, muscle weakness in and around the ankle, and evidence of parasthesias including tingling, numbness, or pins and needles. The most urgent sign of a herniated disk is bowel or bladder problems, which deserve immediate medical attention.

Possible treatment modalities include surgery, physical therapy, back braces and supports, and bed rest alternating with movement (combined with anti-inflammatory medications and pain pills). Inversion therapy can provide relief from pain associated with a herniated disk, as the inversion technique helps remove pressure from the affected area.

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