Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of a slipped disc include:

Lower back pain with numbness or tingling in the buttocks, legs or feet
Difficulty bending or straightening the back
Muscle weakness in the legs
Pain that may be worsened on coughing or sneezing

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - How to prevent?

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - Preparing for surgery

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - Post-surgery care

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - Other Information

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Article contributed by SingHealth Duke-NUS Sport and Exercise Medicine Centre

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