You can’t live without your spine. Your overall health and function greatly hinge on it. This is why it is important for you to get a good understanding of its elements, their functions, and the conditions that affect them. Your spine has five main regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and [Read More]
Herniated Disc
Symptoms of a herniated disc
If you are experiencing back pain, especially pain that travels to one or more extremity, you may have a herniated spinal disc. Each one of your spinal discs has a nucleus encased in a tough exterior called the annulus. When the nucleus, which has a jelly-like quality, pushes out through the annulus [Read More]
Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc
The spinal column comprises the vertebrae, discs, and spinal cord. Each set of two adjacent vertebrae in the spine have a cushiony disc between them. The disc protects the vertebrae from rubbing against each other when the person bends their torso backward, forward, or to the sides, providing smooth [Read More]
Reasons for a Discectomy
As we grow older, we begin experiencing aches and pains. The back is one of the most common areas in which those age-related pains can happen, and a herniated disc in the spine may be the cause. The spinal column is made up of bones (vertebrae) that are separated and cushioned by discs, which [Read More]
Breaking Down the Many Causes of Back Pain
As much as 80 percent of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Musculoskeletal pain can be brought on by a multitude of reasons – from arthritis to a car accident. Seeking the help of a reputable orthopedic physician will help you get to the reason for your pain. [Read More]
What’s the Difference Between a Bulging Disc and a Herniated Disc?
Have you ever woken with purpose, completed that divine morning stretch, and thought to yourself – “I feel tall today”? As it turns out, your spine actually is elongated in those waking hours as opposed to the evening. That’s because, during a typical day, our spine feels the constant impact we put [Read More]
