Spinal Cord Injury Health Awareness

Acute disc prolapse also called a “slipped” disc is a common source of back or neck pain.
Risk Factors

• Lifting of weights in an improper position.
• Smoking.
• Obesity – adds stress on the discs (in the lower back).
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Repetitive strenuous activities such as long sitting hours/ extensive journey.

Symptoms:
Lower Back –

• Sciatica—a sharp, shooting pain that extends from the buttocks down to the back of one leg/ both legs.
• Back pain.
• Weakness/ numbness in the leg and/or foot.
• Tingling (“pins-and-needles” sensation) or numbness in the leg / foot.
• Loss of urine/ stools control (It requires immediate attention).

Neck –

• Weakness in one arm.
• Tingling (“pins-and-needles” sensation) or numbness in one arm/ forearm.

Burning pain in the shoulders, neck, or arm.

Dr. Vignesh Pushparaj MBBS.,D Ortho., AO FISS, FISS(Netherland & USA)
Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon