Your spine is an important part of the body. Not only does it supports the body, but also provides the mobility and flexibility it requires. Therefore, if any disorder or injury affects it, it will affect the whole body. Although many individuals suffer from back pains, it could be a sign of something more serious, like a slip disc. A proper diagnosis must be undertaken to find the correct diagnoses of the back pain. For a proper diagnosis, you must first know the slip disc symptoms. They mostly include the following.

 

• Normally pain and numbness occurs, most commonly on one side of the body. This is due to the fact that the nerves in the spine are affected.

• Since pain that extends to the limbs. This occurs when certain parts of the nerves in the spine are affected. Depending on the nerves it has affected, the associated limbs will be affected.

• Pain that worsens at night. During our sleep, we tend to sleep on the spine, applying pressure on the spine. Additionally, if you sleep on either side of the body, the gravitational pull of your weight affects the affected spine, thereby causing the pain.

• Pain that worsens after standing or sitting. When you sit or stand, pressure is applied on the nerves. When you change your posture or stature, the pressure applied also changes, thereby making the pain worse.

• Pain when walking short distances. Any form of movement can aggravate the pressure on the affected nerves, thereby  causing pain

• Unexplained muscle weakness. This is one form of slip disc symptom that is very rare, especially without pain. This is when the nerves in the spine that control certain muscles are affected. The applied pressure on the nerve causes it to lose its control and thereby cause muscle weakness which cannot be explained.

• Tingling, aching, or burning sensations in the affected area. This only occurs when there is slight pressure on the affected nerves.

 

The types of pain can vary from person to person. This depends on various factors like age, weight, lifestyle habits and certain type of exercises

Normally, the slip disc can affect any part of the body. Certain slip disc symptoms help in the diagnosis. The specialists will look at these symptoms which may include a physical exam. This will help look for the source of pain and discomfort and thereby provide you with the right treatment. In order to get the right diagnosis, you will be required to provide certain information regarding your lifestyle habits and medical history. You must know all the information that is required that will aid in the diagnosis. This will help you get the right treatment to cure the problem and help you get back to your normal life and habit as soon as possible.