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What causes posterior annular tear?
Although there are many causes of annular tears, the most common cause is the natural aging process. As we age, our discs become less hydrated and more brittle making them prone to tears. Along with aging, a tear can also be caused by: Traumatic event such as car accident or sports injury.
How do you get an annular tear?
Annular tears often result from gradual wear and tear or sudden, traumatic injury. The factors leading to an annular tear are usually as follows: Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD): DDD occurs when the spinal discs begin to break down, or degenerate, from excess wear and tear.
How long does a posterior annular tear take to heal?
Because the annulus fibrosus has such a limited blood supply (a necessary component for the body to repair itself), annular tears can take quite a long time to heal on its own — 18 months to two years.
What exercise is good for annular tear?
Some of the appropriate annular tear exercises include: Annular tear stretching exercises like lying down hamstring stretch, leg extensions, pelvic lift, shoulder stretch, chin tucks and shoulder blade squeeze.
Can an annular tear cause sciatica?
Sciatica is a common side effect of annular tears and herniated discs. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve in the lumbar spine is irritated, pinched or compressed.
What is the cause of an annular tear?
Most annular tears are caused by the natural aging process. Since the neck and back are responsible for bearing most of a person’s body weight, they are susceptible to a great deal of wear over time. By the age of 30, most people’s intervertebral discs have begun to degenerate to a certain degree.
What are the symptoms of an annular tear?
A popping sound or sensation followed by pain
What is treatment for annular tear?
Conservative treatment for an annular tear or fissure is generally sufficient to keep the pain and other symptoms at bay. These may include pain medication, either over the counter or by prescription, and/or physical therapy. Physical therapy treatment may include exercises, traction and more.
Does an annular tear require surgery?
Although surgery for a degenerative disc can be useful, for an annular tear alone it is less successful. Those patients that have a lot of disc space collapse tend to do better than those that still have a tall disc and have and an annular tear.