A herniated disk or slipped disk is a serious issue that occurs in the lower back. People with herniated disc do not usually need a surgery and with a few precautions they can work in their daily ...

Readers’ orthopedic and fitness questions are answered by doctors at Broward Orthopedic Specialists in Fort Lauderdale.The following response is from Dr. Kalman . D. Blumberg who specializes in spinal ...

Are you suffering from the following symptoms: Pain that radiates to the buttocks, legs, and feet called sciatica? Tingling or numbness in your legs or feet? Or muscle weakness? If yes, you could be ...

The spinal disc is a round, multi-layered ligament that connects two vertebral bones together. The fibers of each of the layers are crossed like a basket weave and are at different angles to provide ...

How do you heal a herniated disk? A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the disks between the individual bones, or vertebrae, that stack up to make your spine. A spinal disk is similar to a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Since being diagnosed with a herniated disk in my lower back, I have researched various treatment options on the Internet. I understand that physical therapy is necessary to prevent ...

Dear Dr. K: I have a herniated disk in my lower back. What does this mean? And what are my treatment options? Dear Reader: Your spine is made up of a stack of bones called vertebrae. In between each ...

Herniated disc is said to occur when the intervertebral disc between the two vertebrae of the spine protrudes or herniates into the spinal canal and compresses the spinal nerves that travel through ...