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Back Pain The spine is made up of hollow bones called vertebrae. The nerves that run from the brain to the limbs are housed within the hollow tunnel called the spinal canal. Between vertebrae are the vertebral discs that are made of tough elastic material and act as shock absorbers allowing the spine to bend and twist naturally. These discs can degenerate and become weak with age or due to an injury. Disc Prolapse happens when the soft inner material of the vertebral disc bulges or bursts through the outer lining of cartilage and puts pressure on the spinal nerve. This irritation causes constant back and leg pain. Muscle spasms also occur when the spinal nerves are irritated or damaged. Prolapsed discs are common in people who spend a lot of time in stationery sitting positions, like truck drivers. The condition is also common among people who are involved in tasks that require a lot of twisting and turning of the back and spine. Disc Prolapse - Medication & Treatment Extended bed rest Analgesics Anti-inflammatory drugs Muscle relaxants Surgery

Get facts on this common condition characterized by widespread pain in tender points across the body.