A variety of injuries, including a bulging or herniated disc, can occur during an accident in West Virginia. Initially, due to the body’s ability to temporarily mask pain by releasing additional adrenalin (i.e., the fight or flight hormone), an individual may not realize that he or she has sustained an injury. This is the reason that medical care must be sought after even the most minor accident. Neck or Back Pain Following an Auto Accident in West Virginia If the muscles, ligaments, tendons and/or discs in the spinal column become injured, back pain can occur. This pain may be caused by inflammation, muscle spasms, torn tendons and/or ligaments as well as from a herniated disc that is placing pressure on nerve roots. Terms commonly used to …show more content…
In addition, they have a jellylike center (i.e., the nucleus pulposus). The fibers of the annulus connect the vertebra together and the jellylike center serves as the cushion. Visualization of a Herniated or Bulging Disc The characteristics of a bulging or herniated disc can be compared to that of the marshmallow in the center of a s'more. As the top graham cracker is pressed into the bottom graham cracker the melted marshmallow in the middle begins to ooze out, which is what the nucleus pulposus does when it bulges or ruptures. A Bulging Disc If an intervertebral disc bulges, a portion of the jellylike substance has exited its original location; however, it remains within the annulus. The fact that the disc remains within the annulus reduces the likelihood of this injury leading to pain. A Herniated, Ruptured or Slipped Disc A herniated, slipped or ruptured disc occurs when the jellylike material exits its original location and breaks through a damaged annulus. Now that the nucleus pulposus has broken through the annulus, the likelihood of an individual experiencing pain increases. Causes of a Bulging or Herniated Disc Following an Accident in West