ðŸĶī Slip Disc (Disc Prolapse): Symptoms & Treatment in Jalandhar

By Dr. Atul Sharma — Neuro, Brain & Spine Specialist, Jalandhar

🛑 What is a Slip Disc?

[Image of herniated disc anatomy cross section]

A "slip disc" (Herniated Disc) happens when the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the outer layer. This bulge presses on nearby nerves, causing sharp pain or numbness.

Good news: 90% of slip discs heal without surgery using correct medication and physiotherapy.

⚡ Key Symptoms

[Image of sciatica pain pathway down the leg]
  • Sciatica: Electric-shock pain shooting down the leg.
  • Numbness: "Pins and needles" in the foot or toes.
  • Muscle Weakness: Difficulty lifting the foot (Foot Drop).
  • Worsening Pain: Increases when coughing, sneezing, or sitting.

💊 Treatment Stages

[Image of lumbar MRI scan showing disc herniation]

Diagnosis is confirmed via MRI Scan. Treatment follows a step-ladder approach:

  1. Stage 1 (Conservative): Rest, medicines, and physiotherapy (heals most cases).
  2. Stage 2 (Injections): Epidural Steroid Injections to instantly reduce nerve swelling.
  3. Stage 3 (Surgery): Only if pain is unbearable or paralysis sets in (e.g., loss of bladder control).

🔎 Advanced Solution: Endoscopic Surgery

Dr. Sharma uses Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Keyhole Surgery) for rapid recovery:

  • Stitch-less: Incision less than 1cm.
  • Walk Same Day: Patients are often discharged in 24 hours.
  • Painless: Minimal tissue damage means minimal pain.

📞 Start Your Recovery

Dr. Atul Sharma — Specialist in Endoscopic Disc Surgery.