What Exactly Is a Slipped Disc?

Do you suffer from back pain or numbness in your limbs? You may be dealing with a slipped disc-but what does that really mean? In What Exactly Is a Slipped Disc?, Optima Health breaks down this common condition in clear, everyday language and provides expert-backed guidance for diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care.

Inside, you'll learn:

• What a slipped disc really is (and what it's not)

• The causes and risk factors, including age and lifestyle choices

• How to recognize key symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis

• Treatment options: from medications and surgery to physical therapy

• Alternative and complementary therapies for relief

• Rehabilitation and exercise strategies that work

• The emotional toll of chronic pain-and how to cope

• Innovations in spinal care and what the future holds

Whether you're newly diagnosed or looking for better ways to manage your back health, this book gives you the knowledge and tools you need to take control of your recovery.