The phrase “slipped disc” refers to a common misconception about spinal disc herniation. People often describe herniated discs as “slipped discs,” implying that the discs move out of place. In reality, intervertebral discs, which are the cushioning structures between the vertebrae in the spine, don’t slip or move out of place. Instead, the outer layer of the disc can tear, and the inner gel-like substance can protrude or herniate, potentially causing pain by pressing on nearby nerves. Anatomy of

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