Disk herniation, which is also commonly referred to as a slipped ruptured disc is a condition which occurs in the event that one of the discs that connect the vertebrae on the spine moves out of its location. It can cause the sensation of numbness, pain or a weakness in the part. The degree of discomfort varies between mild discomfort and debilitating discomfort, which can radiate into the limbs. The cause can be an age-related wear and tear process as well as injury or stress in the back.