| The discs between the
vertebra
are like gel filled sacs. When the outer covering of the sac gets a hole in it, the
contents can leak out rather than pushing out (as in a
herniated
disc). When the gel leaks out over time, it can lead to an inflammatory
condition known as a chemical radiculitis. This is
usually best treated using epidural steroid injections or
selective nerve root blocks. If the inflammation isn't
reduced, scarring around the nerve roots can develop. |
