A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc, disc prolapse or disc rupture, is a common condition that can be painful and debilitating. Intervertebral discs don't really "slip"—although the phrase "slipped disc” is a popular term to refer to bulging, ruptured, or herniated discs.
Between each bone of the spine is a disc. The discs are pads that serve as "cushions" between the vertebral bodies. They act to minimize the impact of movement on the spinal column. The discs are made up of a tough outer layer (the annulus fibrosus) and a soft inner layer (much like a jelly donut) called the nucleus pulposus. The nucleus pulposus contains a soft, gelatin-like material.
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