According to osteopath David Vaux, exercises like glute bridges (pictured) and the plank are good core all-rounders to help prevent disc injuries - Christopher Pledger Four weeks ago, Tom Hayes, 58, ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I have been diagnosed with a "bulging disc" in my lower back. The problem is that the pain is chronic and I have been told by an orthopedic surgeon that an operation is not appropriate.

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 ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Herniated discs are a common source of back and neck pain, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. If you’ve ever experienced persistent back pain, you may have wondered if a ...

If you’ve been experiencing back pain, it just may be a herniated disc. A herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column. Strange neck pains, back pains, or ...

Should patients with herniated disks undergo surgery or tough it out with physical therapy, exercise, and painkillers? According to results from the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT), ...

As a board-certified neurosurgeon who frequently operates on the spine, Dr. Jeffrey W. Degen makes sure patients understand the reasons for their back pain. The discs in the spine, he explains, are ...

VOMITING JAUNDICE AND ABDOMINAL PAIN. IN TODAY’S WOMEN’S DOCTOR HERNIATED DISCS IF YOU’VE EVER HAD ONE, YOU KNOW, IT CAN BE PRETTY PAINFUL AND SOME COMMON CAUSES INCLUDE PREGNANCY OBESITY GENETICS AND ...