What is herniated disc?

As the spinal disc becomes less elastic, it can rupture. When the disc ruptures, a portion of the spinal disc pushes outside its normal boundary -- this is called a herniated disc. When a herniated disc bulges out from between the vertebrae, the spinal nerves and spinal cord can become pinched.

How do members experience herniated disc?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with herniated disc*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for herniated disc*

Who has herniated disc on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 62
30s 303
40s 795
50s 1,040
60s 773
70+ 269

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 666
Female 2,566