Srinagar, Oct. 23 -- Back pain has become a common complaint among people of different age groups, including young adults who spend long hours sitting, using smartphones, driving or performing physically demanding work. One possible cause of persistent back pain accompanied by leg pain, tingling or numbness is a condition commonly known as a slip disc.

A slip disc, medically called a herniated or prolapsed intervertebral disc, occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through its outer layer. If the affected disc irritates or compresses a nearby nerve, it may cause pain in the lower back that travels into the buttock and leg, a condition commonly known as sciatica. Some patients may also experience numbness, tingling or...