Causes and Treatment of Spinal Disc Problem - Mehta Spine

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Causes and Treatment of Spinal Disc Problem
Are you experiencing severe pain in your back and
joints? Is the pain recurring? Then chances are
that you have an intervertebral disc problem. If
this sounds complex and scary then no need to
worry because we will simplify all these terms
for you and even suggest to you the best doctor
you can visit to get all these problems solved in
order to live a normal, healthy, pain-free life.
This article aims to tell you everything that you
need to know about spine problems symptoms, disc
problem treatment, and spine care specialists.
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Causes and Treatment of Spinal Disc Problem

• What are Intervertebral Discs?
• Intervertebral discs which in popular parlance
  are known as just discs are spongy tissues that
  are present between two vertebrae of the spine.
• What are the Factors That Make You More Prone to
  Intervertebral Disc Problems?
• There are a number of risk factors associated
  with spinal problems which are enumerated below
• Age The risk of spinal problems increases with
  age since spinal fluid also decreases with age
  along with a decrease in flexibility and the ease
  with which one goes about one daily activity.
• Weight If you are overweight or obese then you
  are at a greater risk of contracting back pain
  and other symptoms related to the spine.

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Causes and Treatment of Spinal Disc Problem

• What are the Factors That Make You More Prone to
  Intervertebral Disc Problems?
• Lifestyle If you have a sedentary lifestyle that
  involves sitting down for a long time or staying
  in the same posture or attitude then you are at a
  greater risk of encountering intervertebral disc
  problems.
• Frequency of physical exercise If you do not
  exercise frequently, then you could face
  problems. Conversely, if you exercise too much
  and do them incorrectly, then you are at risk of
  contracting disc injuries that are quite
  immobilizing and painful.
• Amount of physical labor done If your job
  involves constant lifting of heavy objects
  without adequate rest, it is bound to take a toll
  on your neck, back, and spine.
• Poor Posture Having a bad posture is directly
  linked to back and spine problems.
• Consuming cigarettes

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Causes and Treatment of Spinal Disc Problem

• Symptoms of Disc problems
• Back pain
• Pain while sitting in a particular posture
• Pain while exercising or experiencing any sudden
  muscle stress due to coughing, sneezing, or
  stretching
• Pain radiating towards limbs
• Numbness

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Causes and Treatment of Spinal Disc Problem

• Major Types of Intervertebral Disc Problems
• All intervertebral disc issues can be classified
  under the following broad rubrics
• The strain on the disc
• If your disc is sprained
• Degenerative disc disease people can have it
  without experiencing any symptoms)
• Slipped, protruded, or herniated discs causing
  immense pain radiating outwards towards limbs.

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Causes and Treatment of Spinal Disc Problem
Conclusion Based in Birmingham, Dr. Jwalant S
Mehta is a spinal surgeon and a medical
consultant who specializes in spinal deformity
corrections. He has a wealth of experience in
treating children as well as adults and is a part
of various medical boards and committees. He is
not only a practicing, experienced doctor but a
researcher who has actively contributed towards
generating knowledge related to the spinal
system. If you are facing any issues related to
your spine, Dr. Mehta is the best person to
approach.
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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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Contact and Connect

• Clinical secretary Samantha Leavy 44 785 021
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• Medico-legal secretary Jan Clarke 44 121
  4508928
• Spire Parkway Hospital 0121 704 5500
• BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre) 0808 101 0337
• BMI Priory 0121 446 1638
• Email info_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
• The appointments are booked through the clinic