Herniation of the disc is defined as an abnormality of the intervertebral disc. This condition is also known as a “slipped,” “ruptured,” or “torn” disc. This occurs when the inner core known as the nucleus pulposus, bulges out through the annulus fibrosis, the outer layer of ligaments that surround the disc. It is the tear in the annulus fibrosis that causes pain in the area of the herniation. The pain may even spread to the area of the body that is served by the spinal nerve (like sciatica) if the protruding disc press on the spinal nerve.
There is a pair of spinal nerves between each vertebra in the spine. They branch off from the spinal cord to a specific area in the body. Any part of the skin that can experience hot and cold, pain or touch refers that sensation to the brain through one of these nerves. As a result, pressure on a spinal nerve from a herniated disc will cause pain in the part of the body that is served by that nerve.
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