The Athlete with a Ruptured or Herniated Disc Normally Has

question 27

Short Answer

The athlete with a ruptured or herniated disc normally has extreme pain and stiffness in the lower back, pain in the buttocks, and a unique type of radiating leg pain if the compression is severe.This leg pain is usually unilateral (one-sided) and follows the route of the ____________________ nerve.

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Definitions:

Catharsis

The expression of emotions that is expected to lead to the reduction of disturbing symptoms.

Unique Traits

Traits possessed by one or a few persons.

Perseverative Functional Autonomy

A concept in psychology that refers to behaviors persisting from previously established habits, even after the original motives or goals behind them have changed.

External Reward

Any tangible or intangible form of reinforcement or incentive provided from an external source to encourage or modify behavior.