About Your Spine...
 
Your Problem is Not Uncommon

Your spine consists of a column of 24 movable bones known as vertebrae. Situated between each vertebra is a fibrous covered disc with a jelly-like center. Each disc acts as a shock absorber within the spine. Sometimes, these discs dislodge spontaneously. Trauma to the spine can also cause a disc to dislodge from its proper position. This phenomenon is referred to as disc herniation.
 
When a vertebrae goes out of alignment, this is called a subluxation (pinched nerve), the hard bone puts pressure on the soft nerve. This misalignment can also cause discs to herniate. When a disc herniates, it often places pressure on spinal nerve roots, thereby causing severe pain. Unlike other parts of the body, the disc does not have its own blood supply and relies on a process called diffusion to receive its supply of oxygen and nutrients. If the flow of these nutrients becomes disrupted, vertebral discs can degenerate and cause pain.

When spinal problems go uncorrected, disc degeneration may occur. Sciatica, posterior facet syndrome, and spinal stenosis/arthritis are other problems that may cause debilitating back pain.

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