The bones or vertebrae that form the spine in your back are cushioned by spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. But when a ...

Back pain is normal, and often people experience it due to multiple factors such as sleeping positions or sitting posture mistakes. But what if it is not just back pain and something more serious? In ...

Back pain can be miserable, but it can also be managed.When it comes to a herniated disc, the pain can be very distinct, and technology and options have improved for patients.There was a point when ...

In the past few years there has been a sharp rise in cases of slipped disc and sciatica among young adults An orthopaedic surgeon explains what’s driving the trend ...

With time -- and medical help -- slipped disc pain gets better. But disc surgery is faster and works better for bad pain, a large U.S. study finds. The study shows that patients with a "slipped" or ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Sooner or later, most of us will experience back pain. Most of the time, it's due to muscle strain. But when disks in the spine are involved, it requires serious attention ...

A sharp, radiating pain that starts in the lower back and travels down the leg is often more than just a temporary discomfort. This type of pain is commonly linked to sciatica or a slipped disc—two ...

One day, everything is fine. The next day, you wake up to a radiating pain in your spine every time you cough, sneeze or twist your back. What gives? If this story sounds familiar, you may have a ...

Just curious if anyone has experienced a slipped disc. I was having some tingly sensations in my arm/neck/head area (getting an MRI tomorrow actually). My doc thinks it points to a slipped disc. I ...

The orthopedist explained the early warning signs of back pain and slipped disc, and here’s how you can fix them. Back pain is normal, and often people experience it due to multiple factors such as ...