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If you have been diagnosed with a bulging disc as the source of your debilitating symptoms and weeks or months of conservative treatment have not
The tough outer wall of fibrous cartilage and an inner core of gel-like material is what make up the spinal discs. These structures act like
A bulging disc in the spine can trigger discomfort when the disc’s outer wall extends enough to press against the nearby nerve root. Bulging discs
A bulging disc is an extremely common spinal condition. In fact, by some estimates more than half of Americans over the age of 50 have
The discs of the spine are designed to take a pounding. Positioned between the vertebrae, they cushion the bones from impact while providing the flexibility
A bulging disc is a condition that occurs when the gel-like center of a disc weakens, causing it to push against the tough outer layer
If you have excruciating knee pain even after attempting a number of conservative treatment options, it may be time to consider knee surgery. A knee
Spinal disc deterioration between the lower back vertebrae known as L4 and L5 is one of the most common causes of back pain. These two
Sometimes people who are experiencing pain in their neck or back may feel some sort of bump or swelling when they touch the painful area.
A bulging lumbar disc can potentially heal without the need for surgery. In fact, this relatively common spinal condition may even go away on its
If you have been diagnosed with facet disease, you may be wondering if surgery is your only treatment option. While some patients find relief through
What is Our Minimally Invasive Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedure Our minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) procedure aims to alleviate the pain associated
People who experience chronic pain in the sacroiliac joint (SI joint) of the spine often have difficulty standing or walking for an extended period of
Chronic neck pain can prevent you from doing the activities and hobbies that you once loved. When left untreated, chronic neck pain can radiate to
Patients with a deteriorated disc in the cervical (neck) spine may experience pain, numbness, or tingling in the neck, arm, and fingers. This continual pain,
Magnetic resonance imaging or MRI is a non-invasive procedure that provides a high-resolution image of the interior of the body. It is similar to an