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3 Things
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Herniated Disc
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2. 1. SPINE
composed of
24 vertebrae, bones,
each stacked on top
of one another to
create a column that
serves as protection
for the spinal cord.

3. The area containing
FIVE VERTEBRAE
in your lower back.
LUMBAR SPINE

4. Travel down the canal created by
your vertebrae and carry signals
between your BRAIN and MUSCLES.
SPINAL CORD and NERVES

5. Flat, round shock
absorbing discs situated
between each vertebra.
INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS

6. A tough outer
covering that
makes up the
outer ring.
Made up of
Soft, jelly-like
portion
contained in the
center of the
intervertebral
disc.
ANNULUS FIBROSUS NUCLEUS PULPOSUS

7. 2. HERNIATED DISC
When the NUCLEUS PULPOSUS
pushes against the ANNULUS FIBROSUS

8. Due to a SUDDEN INJURY
or could occur naturally
as your BODY AGES.
CAUSE

9. A.
Pain and
numbness, most
commonly on
one side of the
body
3. SYMPTOMS
B.
Pain that extends
to your arms
and/or legs
C.
Pain
that worsens
at night
D.
Pain
that worsens
after
standing or sitting
E.
Pain
when walking
short distances
F.
Unexplained
muscle
weakness
G.
Tingling, aching
or burning
sensations in the
affected area

10. If you begin to
experience the
SYMPTOMS OF A
HERNIATED DISC,
it is advisable that
you see a
chiropractor
immediately.

11. Be
properly tested
by
PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION
or
IMAGE TESTING.

12. WITHOUT PROPER
TREATMENT,
it may worsen your
injury and,
therefore, a longer,
possibly more
PAINFUL
RECOVERY.

13. If you are in or
near Edmond, OK,
schedule your
appointment
with the
Dr. Cornwell
at Cornwell Clinic
today.