Back Pain Causes: Exercises, Relief & Warning Signs

Back pain can stem from weight lifting, hyperextension, or underlying conditions like degenerative disc disease. Targeted exercises for seniors, natural anti-inflammatories like turmeric, and proper lumbar support help manage symptoms effectively.

Bowel and Bladder Complications From a Herniated Lumbar Disc

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Shira Goldenholz

The spine is composed of small bones called vertebrae that surround the spinal cord. Between each vertebra is a cushion called a disc. With time or trauma, the jelly-like center of the disc may shift and leak out through a crack in the tougher, outer covering. This is called a disc herniation or "slipped disc."

Shira Goldenholz has been writing since 2001. She has edited a neurosciences coursebook and co-authored an article published in the "Journal of Child Neurology." She has contributed to a report on children's mental health and has written for an autism website. She holds a medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master in Public Health from Boston University.