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23. The Spine A ruptured disk occurs when the center pushes the outer layer out of position. ruptured disks can also occur in other parts of the spine. http://www.stayinginshape.com/3osfcorp/libv/r09.shtml

BROWSE FOR HEALTH INFORMATION BY TOPIC: HEART CANCER WOMEN MEN ... ALL TOPICS A - Z The Spine Our spine is the main support of our upper bodies. It lets us stand up straight, bend or twist. It also encases and protects the spinal cord. The nerves branch out from our spine to the rest of our bodies. (Read about the nervous system in " Brain/Mental Health/Nervous System ") The spine is made up of vertebrae. At the top are the cervical vertebrae. There are 7 of them and they are referred to as C1-C7, starting at the top. The seventh one joins to the first of the thoracic vertebrae. These are the 12 that run down the back and provide a place for our ribs to attach. They are referred to as T1-T12, again from the top down. The lower inward curve of our back is made up of the five lumbar vertebrae. They are called L1-L5. Below that comes a set of 5 fused vertebrae called the sacrum that lies between the hip bones. Lastly comes the coccyx or the tailbone, another set of fused vertebrae. The vertebrae join together at what are called the facet joints. Between each of the vertebrae are the disks, which provide cushioning and act as shock absorbers. Traveling down the center of the spine is the spinal cord and at each of the vertebrae, nerves branch out through what are called the foramen to the rest of the body.

24. Disc Disorders, Herniated Disk, Ruptured Disk - Alternative Treatment For Disc D Dr. Erin Elster, DC, an upper cervical specialist in Boulder, Colorado, cares for patients with Migraines; Vertigo; Multiple Sclerosis; Asthma; http://www.erinelster.com/disc_disorders.html

Case Studies: Disc Disorders Articles: Disc Disorders IUCCA Upper Cervical Care ... Forms DISC DISORDERS / HERNIATED DISCS DESCRIPTION The intervertebral discs are cartilaginous plates surrounded by a fibrous ring that lie between the vertebral bodies and serve to cushion them. Through degeneration, wear and tear, and trauma, the fibrous tissue (annulus fibrosus) constraining the soft disc material (nucleus pulposus) may tear or become compressed. This squeezing or protrusion of the disc has been called herniated disc, ruptured disc, herniated nucleus pulposus, or prolapsed disc. HOW IUCCA UPPER CERVICAL CARE RELATES TO HERNIATED DISCS Disc disorders are frequently linked to spinal trauma in medical literature.

25. Ruptured Disk - Talk Medical Reliable medical information on ruptured disk. A ruptured disk in the back occurs when all or part of a vertebral disk is forced through the bones of http://www.talkmedical.com/diseases-disorders/833/Ruptured-Disk

Home Medications Medical Dictionary Talk Medical Newsletter Subscribe to the free monthly health digest. Relevant health articles just for you. Tell a friend Ruptured Disk A ruptured disk in the back occurs when all or part of a vertebral disk is forced through the bones of the spinal column. What is going on in the body? The vertebrae of the spinal column are separated by vertebral disks that act like shock absorbers. A disk is made up of two parts. The outer ring or annulus is a tough, fibrous material. The inner part or nucleus is a soft, jelly-like material. A ruptured disk occurs when the outer ring tears or breaks, allowing the jelly-like material to poke through the crack. The disk may press on nerves, causing pain and loss of function. What are the signs and symptoms of the condition? The location of the ruptured disk determines where a person will have symptoms. Most ruptured disks are in the lower back and cause low back pain. The ruptured disk may press on the sciatic nerve. This pressure causes sciatic nerve dysfunction. The person may experience the following symptoms: decreased ability to flex the knee decreased ability to move the foot and toes in certain directions numbness, burning, or tingling in the leg

26. Sciatic Nerve Dysfunction - Talk Medical A ruptured disk occurs when the outer ring tears or breaks, allowing the jellylike Many conditions, such as a ruptured disk in the back, can cause both http://www.talkmedical.com/diseases-disorders/849/Sciatic-Nerve-Dysfunction

Home Medications Medical Dictionary Talk Medical Newsletter Subscribe to the free monthly health digest. Relevant health articles just for you. Tell a friend Sciatic Nerve Dysfunction Sciatic nerve dysfunction is a condition in which the sciatic nerve conducts impulses abnormally. The sciatic nerve is the main nerve of the leg. Abnormalities of this nerve can impair movement and/or sensation. Sciatica is a term that describes pain along the sciatic nerve. What is going on in the body? The sciatic nerve runs through the leg and is the largest nerve in the body. It conducts nerve impulses to and from the following areas: the hip joints some of the thigh muscles the knee and ankle joints all the muscles of the lower leg joints and muscles in the feet Sciatic nerve dysfunction may affect any of these areas of the body. Most often, the nerve damage occurs when a disk in the spine ruptures. The vertebrae of the spinal column are separated by vertebral disks that act like shock absorbers. A disk is made up of two parts. The outer ring or annulus is a tough, fibrous material. The inner part or nucleus is a soft, jelly-like material. A ruptured disk occurs when the outer ring tears or breaks, allowing the jelly-like material to poke through the crack. The disk may press on the sciatic nerve. What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

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28. Michigan Personal Injury Attorney - Disc Injuries Caused By Car Accidents - Mich While many ruptured disc injuries ultimately resolve without surgical intervention A Michigan ruptured disk lawyer can help level the playing field by http://www.michiganautolaw.com/injuries/disc-injuries.html

Michigan's largest law firm with Michigan personal injury attorneys practicing exclusively in serious car, truck and wrongful death cases Accidents Personal Injuries No Fault Advice ... Blogs Contact Us Home Injuries Disc Injuries Injuries Attendant Care Back Injury Closed Head Injuries Disc Injuries ... Personal Injury Lawyer Disc Injuries Michigan automobile accidents can cause severe back injuries, including bulging disc, herniated disc, protruding disc or ruptured disc injuries. The human spine consists of three distinct areas - the cervical spine (neck region), thoracic spine (middle portion of the spine) and lumbar (lower) spine. The bony portions of the spine are called vertebra. Disc injury is unfortunately a common type of personal injury following car and truck accidents. The vertebra of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine are separated by interverbral membranes called "discs." These interverbral discs, which serve as the shock absorber for the spine, are comprised of soft, rubbery tissue that is surrounded by a tough, outer layer called the annulus. Pressure upon the spine (and therefore the interverbral discs) caused by a Michigan car accident, can cause a bulging disc, herniated disc, protruding disc or ruptured disc injury, or other spinal cord injury. Such an injury often causes a disc to bulge and then rupture, thereby causing a ruptured disk injury. Trauma to the spine as a result of a Michigan automobile accident can cause a ruptured disk injury where the annulus will rip or tear, allowing disc tissue to protrude and touch the nerves of the spinal cord that pass through the vertebra and into the body.

29. Canine Degenerative Disk Disease ~ Pawprints And Purrs, Inc. This is called a disk rupture or a ruptured disk. Most guardians report that a disk rupture occurred following some traumatic event, http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/degen-disk.html

HOME Mission Donate Table of Contents ... Wealth of Resources Pawprints and Purrs, Inc. Dog Health Care Information by Condition or Disease A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization All donations are tax deductible Any health care links located here are NOT to replace a veterinarian visit; please take your dog to a vet immediately at any sign of odd behavior or any symptoms of illness or injury. Call your vet and describe your dog's symptoms with any of your concerns about the dog's well-being. Your veterinarian may discover changes in your dog's health that you have overlooked. It is always better to err on the side of caution. Canine Degenerative Disk Disease What is a disk, and what is its purpose? The spinal cord is one of the most important and most sensitive organs in the body. If it is traumatized, its cells will not regenerate; injuries usually result in permanent damage. Therefore, the spinal cord is protected in a very special fashion. It goes through a bony canal within the spine; it is surrounded by protective bone everywhere except over the disks. This extreme protection reflects its importance and its fragility. Disks are rubber-like cushions between the vertebrae. They allow the back to move up and down and sideways without allowing contact between the bones of the spinal column.

30. Healthopedia.com - Ruptured Disk (Slipped Disk, Herniated Disk) A ruptured disk in the back occurs when all or part of a vertebral disk is A ruptured disk occurs when the outer ring tears or breaks, allowing the http://www.healthopedia.com/ruptured-disk/

Set Homepage Email Page Favorites Home Health Centers Medical Encyclopedia Medical Symptoms ... Special Topics Related Resources Health Centers Bones, Joints, and Muscles Injuries and Safety Allergic Reaction to a Medication Depression ... Spinal Fusion Other Topics Massage Therapy Pain Medications Physical Therapy Weight Management You are here : Healthopedia.com Medical Encyclopedia Diseases and Conditions Ruptured Disk Category : Health Centers Bones, Joints, and Muscles Ruptured Disk Alternate Names : Slipped Disk, Herniated Disk Pictures and Images Attribution A ruptured disk in the back occurs when all or part of a vertebral disk is forced through the bones of the spinal column. What is going on in the body? The vertebrae of the spinal column are separated by vertebral disks that act like shock absorbers. A disk is made up of two parts. The outer ring or annulus is a tough, fibrous material. The inner part or nucleus is a soft, jelly-like material. A ruptured disk occurs when the outer ring tears or breaks, allowing the jelly-like material to poke through the crack. The disk may press on nerves, causing pain and loss of function. What are the causes and risks of the condition?

31. Healthopedia.com - Ruptured Disk: Treatment & Monitoring (Slipped Disk, Herniate A ruptured disk is generally treated conservatively at first. After conservative treatment of a ruptured disk, a person can usually resume activity as http://www.healthopedia.com/ruptured-disk/treatment.html

Set Homepage Email Page Favorites Home Health Centers Medical Encyclopedia Medical Symptoms ... Special Topics Related Resources Health Centers Bones, Joints, and Muscles Injuries and Safety Allergic Reaction to a Medication Depression ... Spinal Fusion Other Topics Massage Therapy Pain Medications Physical Therapy Weight Management You are here : Healthopedia.com Medical Encyclopedia Diseases and Conditions Ruptured Disk Category : Health Centers Bones, Joints, and Muscles Ruptured Disk Alternate Names : Slipped Disk, Herniated Disk Ruptured Disk Pictures and Images Attribution What are the treatments for the condition? A ruptured disk is generally treated conservatively at first. Initial treatments include: activity limitations anti-inflammatory pain medicine , such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, flurbiprofen, or naproxen application of heat massage muscle relaxants, such as carisoprodol a specialized exercise program If conservative treatment is not successful, the healthcare provider may recommend surgery. The following operations may be helpful for people with a ruptured disk: diskectomy or laminectomy, which allows the surgeon to remove the ruptured disk and relieve nerve pressure

32. REST AND SURGERY CAN HELP DOGS WITH DISK DISEASE ruptured disks are seen most often in the lower back, beyond the rib cage, ruptured disks in the lower back will cause severe back pain. http://members.tripod.com/dachshealth/rest_and_surgery_can_help_dogs_w.htm

E-mail this page to a friend Tell me when this page is updated REST AND SURGERY CAN HELP DOGS WITH DISK DISEASE PET COLUMN FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10, 1997 Back to Pet Columns CEPS/Veterinary Extension 2938 Vet. Med. Basic Sciences Bldg. 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, Illinois 61802 Phone: 217/333-2907 By Theresa A. Fuess, Ph.D. Information Specialist University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Dogs, like humans, are susceptible to painful and debilitating back problems. Disk disease is most common among small breeds, such as beagles, pekingese, and dachshunds, according to Dr. Scott Averill, small animal surgical resident at the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital in Urbana. "The spine is a stack of bones (vertebrae) interspersed with 'cushions' (intervertebral disks) and held together by ligaments," explains Dr. Averill. "Bony extensions of each vertebra form a canal through which runs the spinal cord, an extension of the brain that allows communication throughout the body. The vertebrae support the animal's torso and protect the spinal cord. The intervertebral disks act as shock absorbers and allows the spinal column to be flexible." Healthy disks are filled with water, collagen, and other substances that provide cushioning and resiliency. In intervertebral disk disease, the disks lose much of this water and may even calcify. This type of degeneration begins when the dog is around 7 months old. By age two years, the disks are fully degenerate. Eventually the disk may rupture into the spinal canal and compresses the spinal cord. The result is severe pain and compromised communication via nerve impulses to the body beyond that point.

33. CANINE DEGENERATIVE DISK DISEASE  What Is A Disk This is called a disk rupture or a ruptured disk. Although this act is frequently blamed for the disk rupture, if the disk had not already been http://members.tripod.com/dachshealth/canine_degenerative_disk_disease.htm

E-mail this page to a friend Tell me when this page is updated CANINE DEGENERATIVE DISK DISEASE What is a disk, and what is its purpose? The spinal cord is one of the most important and most sensitive organs in the body. If it is traumatized, its cells will not regenerate; injuries usually result in permanent damage. Therefore, the spinal cord is protected in a very special fashion. It goes through a bony canal within the spine; it is surrounded by protective bone everywhere except over the disks. This extreme protection reflects its importance and its fragility. Disks are rubber-like cushions between the vertebrae. They allow the back to move up and down and sideways without allowing contact between the bones of the spinal column. What does it mean for a disk to rupture, and how does it happen? The disk is composed of two parts. The outer covering is much like a thick shell. It is comprised of tough fibers that protect and contain the central part. It is thinnest at the top; this thin area is located just below the spinal cord. The central part of the disk has the consistency of thick tooth paste; it is much softer than the outer part. When the outer shell degenerates, it allows the central part of the disk to escape. This is called a disk rupture or a ruptured disk. Since the shell is thinnest near the spinal cord, disk material that escapes almost always goes upward, putting pressure on the cord. Because the spinal cord is encased within its bony canal, it cannot move away from the pressure and it becomes pinched.

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35. Low Back Pain And Herniated Disk A ruptured disk that presses on nerve roots in the low back (lower lumbar or If a disk has ruptured, a surgeon will perform a partial laminectomy to http://ww3.komotv.com/global/story.asp?s=1230546

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HOME HEALTH LIBRARY AREAS ... ABOUT US BACK, RUPTURED DISK (Herniated Disk; Slipped Disk; Herniated Nucleus Pulposus) MDAdvice.com Home Health Library Sports Injuries GENERAL INFORMATION DEFINITIONSudden or gradual break in the supportive ligaments surrounding a spinal disk (a cushion separating bony spinal vertebrae). BODY PARTS INVOLVED Disks of the neck or lower spine are the most common sites, especially between the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae. IN THE LOWER BACK: Severe pain in the low back or in the back of one leg, buttock or foot (sciatica). Pain usually affects one side and worsens with movement, coughing, sneezing, lifting or straining. Weakness, numbness or muscular wasting of the affected leg. IN THE NECK: Pain in the neck, shoulder or down one arm. Pain worsens with movement. Weakness, numbness or muscular wasting of the affected arm. CAUSES Weakening and rupture of the disk material, creating pressure on nearby spinal nerves. Rupture of the disk is caused by sudden injury or chronic stress, such as from constant lifting or obesity. RISK INCREASES WITH Any sport in which movement causes downward or twisting pressure on the neck or spine. The most common include bowling, tennis, jogging, track, football, racquetball, weight-lifting or gymnastics.

37. MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Symptoms, Illness & Surgery CAUSESWeakening and rupture of the disk material, creating pressure on nearby spinal When necessary, a ruptured disk is often curable with surgery. http://www.mdadvice.com/library/symp/illness174.html

HOME HEALTH LIBRARY AREAS ... ABOUT US DISK, RUPTURED MDAdvice.com Home Health Library Illnesses/Conditions General Information DEFINITION Sudden or gradual break in the supportive ligaments surrounding a spinal disk (cushions separating bony spinal vertebrae). BODY PARTS INVOLVED Disks of the neck or lower spine (most common sites). SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED Adults of both sexes. Lower back: Severe pain in the low back or back of one leg, buttock or foot (sciatica). Pain usually affects one side and worsens with movement, coughing, sneezing, lifting or straining. Weakness, numbness or muscular wasting of the affected leg. Neck: Pain in the neck, shoulder or down one arm. Pain worsens with movement. Weakness, numbness or muscular wasting of the affected arm. CAUSES Weakening and rupture of the disk material, creating pressure on nearby spinal nerves. Rupture of the disk is caused by sudden injury or chronic stress, such as from constant lifting or obesity. RISK INCREASES WITH Heavy lifting.

38. Exercise After A Ruptured Disk - Fitness & Exercise Forum - Fitness.com Fitness.com Fitness Equipment, Services Information. http://en.fitness.com/fitness_exercise/v982692306.php

var sc_project=812055; var sc_partition=4; var sc_security="c3ab7acc"; var sc_invisible=1; Fitness Tips / Tools List Your Site Articles Fitness Forum ... Home Search: Click here to visit our active forum: (fitness.com) Title: Exercise After A Ruptured Disk I need to know what exercises could be used after rupturing a disk in my back. It's been a couple years and I think I'm ready to try and get back in shape. I am walking for exercise now. What I need are some ways to work on stomach muscles to strenghten them without putting pressure on my back. And any other exercises that might be good for me. I gained a lot of weigh with this injury and I'm wanting to get in better shape and feel better. Name: Tranquillity Date: Feb. 20th, 2001 Current Page: HOME LIST YOUR SITE ADVERTISER LOGIN ABOUT US ... CONTACT

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40. Pet Columns: Rest And Surgery Can Help Dogs With Disk Disease ruptured disks are seen most often in the lower back, beyond the rib cage, the dogs that have had one disk rupture, will eventually have a second one http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showarticle.cfm?id=143

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