A soft, gelatinous interior section and a strong outside ring make up each disc. The inner part of the disc might protrude through the outer ring due to injury or weakening. A slipped, herniated, or prolapsed disc is the medical term for this condition. This creates discomfort and agony. You may suffer numbness and discomfort along the afflicted nerve if a slipped disc compresses one of your spinal nerves. In extreme cases, surgery to remove or repair the slipped disc may be required.