India, Oct. 21 -- The back pain that ails individuals is usually caused by muscle strain and does not leave a lasting impact on their health. A slipped disc can initially present itself just like that, but it is fundamentally different. Not paying attention to it early can cause lasting damage to the nerves, shared neurosurgeon Dr Ankit Prajapati with HT Lifestyle.

In the words of Dr Prajapati, "A slipped disc happens when the soft part between two bones in the spine pushes out and presses on a nerve. That pressure on the nerve is what makes it different from back pain."

The neurosurgeon explained that simple muscle soreness stays in the back, feeling like an ache or stiffness. It is usually the result of strenuous activity or bad postu...