Slip Disc

The spine is made up of a series of bones called vertebrae that are stacked on top of one another. There
are typically 33 vertebrae in the human spine, divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral,
and coccygeal.

The lumbar region of the spine is located in the lower back and consists of five vertebrae, designated L1
to L5. The sacral region is located below the lumbar region and consists of five fused vertebrae,
designated S1 to S5. The lumbar and sacral regions together form the lower part of the spine, known as
the lumbosacral region.

A slipped disc, also known as a herniated disc, occurs when the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc
protrudes through a tear in the tougher outer layer of the disc. This can irritate nearby nerves and cause
pain, numbness, or weakness in the back, legs, or buttocks.

Slipped discs are most common in the lumbar region of the spine, particularly at the L4-L5 or L5-S1
levels. The L4-L5 level is located in the lower part of the lumbar region, and a slipped disc at this level
can cause pain in the lower back and legs, as well as numbness or weakness in the feet. The L5-S1 level
is located at the junction of the lumbar and sacral regions, and a slipped disc at this level can cause pain
in the lower back and buttocks, as well as numbness or weakness in the legs and feet.

Treatment for a slipped disc typically involves a combination of rest, physical therapy, pain medication,
and in severe cases, surgery. In most cases, however, slipped discs can be managed with conservative
treatment and do not require surgical intervention.