Many patients with lower back pain, sciatica, pain down the back of the legs, or weakness of the lower-extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated (a.k.a. compressed or ruptured) spinal disc.

Acupuncture is proving effective for chronic sciatica relief A new clinical trial reveals its potential to reduce pain and ...

Human spine with herniated disc A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc, occurs when a disc in the spine is forced through a weakened part of the disc, putting pressure on nearby nerves or the ...

About 3million Americans suffer a herniated disc every year, and it is considered one of the most common causes of neck and back pain. While it normally causes pain, weakness, and numbness ...

If one of the vertebrae below C1 and C2 is affected by severe inflammation, your risk for a herniated disc might be higher. Another issue that can lead to back pain in those with RA is that ...

The other assessments showed minimal between-group differences with CIs, including the null effect. Conclusions Compared with conservative therapy, surgical treatment provided faster relief from back ...

It can cause mild to extreme pain that may interfere with your daily activities. Read on to learn more about degenerative disk disease. This article looks at the symptoms and causes, how doctors ...