What is Herniated Disc ?

As a disc degenerates, it can herniate .

That means the inner core leaks out , which is known as a disc herniation or a herniated disc.

The weak spot in the outer core of the disc is directly under the spinal nerve root, so a herniation in this area puts direct pressure on the nerve, which in turn can cause a pain that radiates all the way down the patient’s leg to the foot.

Watch Chiropractic - A New Treatment for the Herniated Disc :

My Hernia Dilema

The first problem was how do I tell my mom about my hernia?

She doesn't know I have it , and it's awkward to speak to her about it ...

My doctor said that it will be an "open" surgery, that they sliced me open (near my groin), patched up the hole in my abdominal wall and sewed me belly up.

The alternative is "laparoscopic" surgery whereby they make one or two small incisions, go in with a camera on a flexible stick and patch the hole using surgical instruments.