Spinal disc herniation can occur with different degrees and puts pressure on the neural root. Although it can occur in any age, it is mostly observed in males between 30 and 50 years of age. 1 2) Acute lower back pain is mostly due to herniated discs and 98% of the cases occur in L4–5 it sometimes happens in S1–L5 and 元–4. Although around 90% of the back pain can be treated by physiotherapy restoring the patient's ability after a while, 10% are acute pain and cannot be treated with physiotherapy and require surgery. However, this can be also observed in the youth. Approximately 80% of the adults above 50 years of age suffer from lower back pain. This disorder causes various social, financial, and occupational problems for the patients. However, as the age increases, the muscle density, bone strength, and intervertebral discs' flexibility decrease thus, the lumbar area of the spinal column loses its flexibility and the ability to absorb mechanical shocks, resulting in lower back pain.
It consists of vertebrae and the discs between them which act as cushions and neutralize the mechanical shocks that are imposed on them.
The human spine is a complex structure that supports the trunk and secures the spinal cord.
