Have you ever wondered if your back pain is "normal"? Dr. Rojeh Melikian is here to help! A ruptured, also called "herniated" or "slipped", disc can be extremely painful, as it puts pressure on the surrounding nerve roots of the spine. The pain may be felt in places other than just the back, including the backs or sides of the legs, the shoulders or the arms.
To help differentiate from other causes of back pain, Dr. Melikian explains what a ruptured disc is, what it feels like and the various treatment options.
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