The spinal discs are shock-absorbing cushions between the vertebrae. Vertebrae are the large bones of the spinal column. If the spinal column tears open and the discs protrude outward, they can press ...

Disc dessication is the dehydration of discs between your vertebrae. Symptoms may include stiffness, weakness, and pinched nerves. Treatment options include medications, injections, and therapy. Your ...

A bulging, or herniated, disk occurs when the spongy center of a disk in the spine pushes out through a tear in the outer, rubbery portion of the disk. Symptoms can include pain and problems with ...

Degenerative disc disease affects up to 40% of all patients with low back pain. It can lead to spinal instability; that is, the inability of the spine to limit excessive or abnormal spinal ...

Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.

Did you know that chronic lower back pain is the single greatest cause of years lived with disability worldwide? One of the main causes of lower back pain is lumbar degenerative disc disease. This is ...

A herniated disk, also called a slipped disk, happens when the soft center of a spinal disk slips out of its casing. Although it can sometimes be extremely painful, a herniated disk has many promising ...

Spinal surgery is often associated with orthopaedic specialists, but neurosurgeons are also qualified to operate on this part ...

'Oh, my aching back!' It's not an uncommon complaint heard from both men and women as they age and experience lumbar disc degeneration. Now a new study suggests that menopause is associated with ...

Did you know that chronic lower back pain is the single greatest cause of years lived with disability worldwide? One of the main causes of lower back pain is lumbar degenerative disc disease. This is ...