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Living with Herniated Disc Pain
December 18, 2023
Living with a Herniated Disc Herniated disc pain may be experienced throughout the body, not just in the upper or lower back. Depending on the
Common Herniated Disc Symptoms
June 30, 2023
What is a Herniated Disc? Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), more commonly known as a herniated disc or slipped disc, is a common result of the
Annular Tear vs. Herniated Disc
January 4, 2023
What is the Difference? Though very similar, annular tears and herniated discs are two different conditions that can occur due to spinal degeneration. To better
Where is Herniated Disc Pain Located?
November 29, 2022
Herniated Disc Pain Herniated disc pain can be located both locally and in the extremities. Irritation of the nerve endings in the disc wall by
Bulging Disc and Herniated Disc – Which is Worse
August 10, 2022
An Overview of Bulging and Herniated Disc Although a bulging and herniated disc both impact the spinal disc, which cushions the spine and acts as
Treating a Herniated Disc with Physical Therapy
August 9, 2022
What is a Herniated Disc? Herniated disc symptoms include burning pain, numbness, and muscle weakness that radiates out to different parts of the body depending
A Guide to Herniated Discs
April 29, 2022
The different types of herniated discs are named based on their location in the spine. Your spine consists of three main regions: cervical, thoracic, and
What is a Laminotomy? | BEST
April 18, 2022
Patients who have spine conditions that compress nerves in the spinal cord, such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and bone spurs, often live with chronic
What Is a Herniated Disc and How Does it Develop? | BEST
April 8, 2022
If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, you are likely familiar with the pain and symptoms often caused by this condition. As you
Understanding Herniated Disc Symptoms | BEST
March 30, 2022
Patients with a herniated disc are often surprised to learn that this condition is causing symptoms that can include neck pain, back pain, leg pain,
Slipped Disc or Herniated Disc – What’s the Difference | BEST
March 30, 2022
Whether you call it a slipped disc, slip disc, disc slip, bulging disc, or herniated disc, back pain and other symptoms from any condition related
Let’s Talk About Artificial Disc Replacement
March 30, 2022
Spine surgery is usually a last resort option for patients who have fully explored other treatments and still have neck or back pain. In these