Herniated disc
Also called: spinal disc herniation
A condition that affects the rubbery disks between the bones that stack to make the spine.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Spinal disk herniation, also known as a slipped or herniated disk, occurs when the soft center of a spinal disk pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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Oct 24, 2023 · A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, called disks, that sit between the bones that stack to make the spine ...
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Herniated Disc – Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Treatments
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The initial treatment for a herniated disc is usually conservative and nonsurgical. A doctor may advise the patient to maintain a low, painless activity level ...
Herniated Disk: What It Is, Diagnosis, Treatment & Outlook
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A herniated or slipped disk in the spine is a common cause of neck, back or leg pain. It's often treatable with self-care at home.
A herniated disk is a condition that can occur anywhere along the spine, but most often occurs in the lower back. It is sometimes called a bulging, ...
Oct 24, 2023 · This condition occurs most often in the lower back. In many cases, it causes no symptoms and requires no treatment.
A herniated (or slipped) disc occurs when all or part of a disc is forced through a weakened part of the spine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and ...
Sep 20, 2022 · A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby ...
Apr 5, 2024 · A sudden injury can cause a herniated disk. Symptoms include sharp or burning pain at the point of injury, numbness, tingling, and weakness. A ...
A herniated disc occurs when the inner gel-like core (nucleus pulposus) of a spinal disc pushes through a tear or weak point in the tough outer layer ...
Lumbar disk disease causes lower back pain and leg pain and weakness that is made worse by movement and activity. The first step in treatment is ...