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, ...

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 ...

Certain exercises, such as stretches and rotations, can help heal herniated discs by pushing the disc away from the nerve root. Herniated discs (also called bulging discs or slipped discs) can be ...

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 ...

Back pain is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. In many cases, it results from simple issues like muscle strain, poor posture, or overuse, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 70-year-old active dentist and pharmacist with chronic lower back pain. My MRI shows a compressed/extruded disc in contact with a specific nerve. It is extruded by 5 mm. I know ...

American golfer Justin Thomas, ranked eighth in the world, has undergone back surgery for a herniated disc, which will ...

DOCTOR. A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS THAT WOMEN MAY BE AT A HIGHER RISK OF HAVING HERNIATED DISCS THAN MEN. BUT WHY IS THAT, DOCTOR CHARLES PARK WITH MERCY MEDICAL CENTER IS ...

A leading back specialist fears Andy Murray’s latest injury scare is symptomatic of a slipped disc, as he undergoes a scan which could dash his Wimbledon hopes. Less than two weeks before his planned ...

There are many potential reasons for a burning sensation in the upper back. Typically, this discomfort may be due to an injury, inflammation, or another medical condition. Several conditions can cause ...