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Shutterstock A herniated disc, also known as a slipped, bulging or ruptured disc, happens when the soft, gel-like inner part of a spinal disc protrudes through a tear in its tougher outer layer. This can lead to irritation or compression of nearby nerves, resulting in symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness. While herniated discs are frequently found in the lower back, they can also affect the neck. Approximately 4 million Australians, or 1 in 6, experience back problems

Hello Newcastle! Welcome to the first of many blog posts from us at Ripple Acupuncture. in todays blog we will be going over the topic of neck pain, its causes how you at home can treat it, and the healing benifits that accupuncture can bring to the table. Neck pain is one of the common presentations in health clinics. Muscle strain or osteoarthritis are the most common diagnoses for neck pain. Poor posture is a likely reason beyond most neck pain in modern society. Screen t