Herniated Lumbar Disc

Bursting of intervertebral disc which generally casts material posteriorly either into the spinal canal itself, narrowing the canal, or into the neuroforamina of the lumbar region. the openings between the vertebrae that are usually reserved for nerves. If the disc material moves into the canal, then arching the back, which is usually beneficial for people with herniated discs may not be helpful because it can further narrow the already stenotic canal. If the disc material moves into the neuroforamina, then twists may be done, and may even be beneficial done away from the side of the herniated disc. They are likely to be harmful when done to the side of the herniation.