Where’s the lumbar disk?

The lumbar intervertebral disc is located between the vertebral body and the vertebral body, composed of the nucleus pulposus and the annulus fibrosus, and the thickness of the whole disc is 4~8mm, which mainly plays the role of cushioning shock and reducing friction. The lumbar intervertebral disc is located in the middle of the upper and lower lumbar vertebrae, and mainly plays the role of cushioning shock and reducing friction, consisting of the inner nucleus pulposus and the outer annulus fibrosus. Trauma, degeneration and other causes can lead to rupture of the annulus fibrosus of the lumbar intervertebral disc, the nucleus pulposus protrudes backward, irritating the nerves or nerve roots in the spinal canal, and the patient suffers from radiating pain in the lumbar region and the lower extremities, numbness, weakness and other symptoms. Once the above symptoms occur, it is recommended that the patient should consult the hospital in time, complete the relevant examinations, and carry out further treatment after clarifying the degree of herniation.