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Between each vertebrae of your spine are discs made up of annulus fibrosis on the outside and nucleus pulposus on the inside that allow for shock absorption. As long as these discs are healthy, your spine can perform full ranges of motion. But, if a disc becomes damaged it may bulge or possibly break. If the disc bulges outward, this may cause nerves to be pinched and create severe pain, muscle weakness as well as numbness and tingling in your legs or arms. A broken disc is referred to as a herniated disc (ruptured disc). A herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine but is most common in your neck and lower back. Your neck and lower back are more prone to disc injuries due to the increased natural ranges of motion it can perform. Continue reading →