between the vértebras cervicales, lumbar and dorsal cushions are called intervertebral discs. An intervertebral disc isá composed of two parts, one of them central of gelatinous consistency that receives the name of núcleo pulpy; and a fibrous sheath that keeps it in place called a fibrous sheath or ring.
It is úlast is thicker is the portionóprevious number of disk, so the posterior wall has greater fragility. It's time for what in the greatestímost of the times the ring breaks, giving rise to a herniated disc.
When talking about spinal injuries, generally refers to the injuries suffered in the intervertebral discs, some structures that are located in the vévertebrae that are held together and that allow mobility.
An intervertebral disc is each of the pads that separate the vévertebrae that make up the vertebral column; and each one forms a cartilaginous cushioning that is responsible for organizing and allowing slight movements of the veins.évertebrae, además to act as a ligament that holds them together with each other.
These intervertebral discs have different functions, such as cushioning to avoid injuries or distributing loads generated in the spine; and allow flexibility of the spine, además to act as shock absorbers during daily activities, such as jumping, run or walk. In any case, generally refers to injuries sustained in the the injuries nás common in intervertebral discs.
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Injuries affecting the discs
In total there are 23 intervertebral discs in the spine. The problems that any of these discs may suffer can generate different síntomas, like neck pain, ciátick or back pain, among others.
Five common injuries that affect the intervertebral discs can be distinguished mainly. These injuries are as follows:
Dehydrateón of the intervertebral disc
The intervertebral discs are composed mostly ofífor water, with a noúpulpy cleo who is a 88% of water approximately. As they go byños, The núcleo dries up, lose water and elastin at the same time, which makes it increase its compositionón in colágeno.
The l'sáring mines thicken and thin until they disappear. A vertebral disc with these characteristicsíelastics is losing its ability to cushion and distribute forces; and fissures and cavities often develop, which are injuries that generate a great amount of discomfort in the back of those who suffer them.
Herniated disc
Además, there is another injuryón that occurs frequently in the case of intervertebral discs, generally refers to injuries sustained in the herniated disc. This takes place in those cases in which part or all of the núcleus pulposus is forced to pass through a fissure or a part of débil from the disk and it comes out. When leaving, it can cause a ra to be compressed.íz nervous, or can even reach break.
Unlike what happens with protusión disk that we will see nextón, in this case sí I know it hurts, due to compressionón nervous.
Smartón discal
The cleverón discal It happens in those cases in which some of the layers of the fibrous ring break, so that the no.úpulpy cleo starts dating because of the breaks of the rings. This escape from núcleus pulposus only occurs due to a bulge of the vertebral disc.
It's likeún that from the 30-40 años, disc protrusions may appear, but generally they do not generate anyún síntomas. It is important that you keep it in mind, since they are a sign of alarm; and you must have máwatch your back, but they do not produce pathologyías.
This is one of the main injuries that can be suffered in the intervertebral discs, and for this reason their sísymptoms and try to tackle the problem as soon as possible.
Disc wear
Another of the injuries that affects the intervertebral discs to a greater extent and that can lead to A big problem for those who suffer from it is the generally refers to injuries sustained in the. generally refers to injuries sustained in the, they are losing the normal organizationón of its cabbage fiberságeno and little by little their respective components.
Además, they lose the normal organization of their collagen fibers and little by little their respective components. La degenerationón of these structures and calcificationón hinders the exchange of metabolites of núcleo, and if we add the reducción of the quality and quantity of células for aging, what causes the disk to become más frágil.
Degenerationón with osteophytes
a fifth injuryón frequent that affects the intervertebral discs is the degenerationón with osteophytes. they lose the normal organization of their collagen fibers and little by little their respective components. It is usual that they can be observed in advanced stages of degeneration.ónumber of discs.
they lose the normal organization of their collagen fibers and little by little their respective components, but what i knowí is known is that osteophytes and the decreaseón of disc height suggest complete stiffness of the vertebral segment; and favor compressionón de raínervous breakdown and other pathologiesías.
but what is known is that osteophytes and decreased disc height suggest complete rigidity of the vertebral segment intervertebral discs but what is known is that osteophytes and decreased disc height suggest complete rigidity of the vertebral segment, but what is known is that osteophytes and decreased disc height suggest complete rigidity of the vertebral segment, but what is known is that osteophytes and decreased disc height suggest complete rigidity of the vertebral segment. but what is known is that osteophytes and decreased disc height suggest complete rigidity of the vertebral segment, that is to say, that are avoided Stresses that can exert direct force on a column, así as to avoid postures that force the posture of the spine.
Secondly, but what is known is that osteophytes and decreased disc height suggest complete rigidity of the vertebral segment, since cuánto greater weight, hornbeamá a higher pressureón over the lower back; and this can lead to a weakening of the múdogs. Spaghettién It is advisable to be able to do moderate sports and stretching exercises; helps strengthen the múabdominal muscles; there will be more pressure on the lower back. there will be more pressure on the lower back, it is important that theétechnique if it is correct for theí avoid injury.
